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Prisoners protest against porn ban

Tuesday 11 October 2011 00:00 BST
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Prisoners have started a letter-writing campaign to protest against a ban on pornography inside Connecticut's jails.

The state says the ban, introduced in July, will improve the work environment for employees, especially women. But about three dozen inmates have written letters claiming the ban violates their First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press. AP

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