Muslim inmates offered fresh bedding and clothing after sniffer dog searches

The only thing that comes to mind is that the Brits, or at least the ruling authorities, are afraid of muslims and their reactions if they preceive to be "offended". Mirror

Muslim inmates are being offered fresh bedding and clothing after sniffer dog searches - because the animals are considered unclean in Islam.

They are allowed to request replacements if the animals' saliva touches garments and linen.

Ministry of Justice spokeswoman Rosemary Hanna explained: "We are aware that if dog saliva comes into contact with the clothing or religious artefacts of a Muslim, it renders these items defiled. As such a prisoner must be allowed to change clothing if this occurs.

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"Also, bedding should be changed where the prisoner feels that it has been defiled."

The practice follows a complaint from an illegal immigrant awaiting deportation at Dover prison in Kent but is now in place nationwide.

Prisoners' Korans will also be protected from sniffer dogs. Ms Hanna added: "They should not be allowed to touch holy books and artefacts.

"The prisoner should be allowed to remove religious artefacts from their cell so staff can search them by hand.

"It's also good practice to issue prisoners with a clear plastic pouch to cover holy books and artefacts."

But a source at the Dover jail said: "It seems ridiculous that staff must go out of their way to treat these prisoners differently. Some of the other inmates aren't happy."

Yeah, no shit.