LES NICOLLES prison governor Terry Wright stood by his deputy yesterday as he spoke to give evidence in an employment tribunal.

Deputy governor Rachael Green’s actions have been called into question during the hearing brought by former senior prison officer Mike Appelqvist for constructive dismissal.

Mr Wright (pictured), who recently returned to work after an extended period of sick leave, said he considered that staff should have greater accountability and he asked Mrs Green to take a measured view of the operation, given her extensive experience in the UK.

He added that Mrs Green arrived to a difficult job, due to the service embarking on a major review, but the approach she adopted was exactly what was needed as she had a ‘fresh outlook’ compared with some staff who had been there many years.

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