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January 13, 2012

The Times: Dealing with the rising tide of Muslims in our prisons

by Richard Ford
The Times

As Muslim adviser to the Prison Service, Ahtsham Ali has one of the most sensitive jobs in the penal system.

He must ensure that the rising number of Muslims in jails are treated properly, counter hostility from the Muslim community about his role within Government and be alert to the danger that some prisoners could be tempted towards a more radical interpretation of Islam while behind bars.

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