Prisoner servingtime for Murder past13 years-released 'onLicence'
His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Peter Smith,in accordance with section 31A of the Prisons Law, authorisedthe release of Phillip Glennon Ebanks from HMP Northward yesterday(Wednesday, June 14 2000). Mr. Ebanks, now thirty years old, hasserved 13 years in prison since his conviction for murder in 1987.
Mr. Ebanks has been released on licence,meaning that he must adhere to strict terms and conditions. Ifhe fails to comply with the terms of the licence it can resultin his being recalled to prison. The licence remains in forcefor the duration of his life unless revoked by order of the Governoror Chief Secretary.
He is now under the supervision of the Probation/AftercareUnit and must maintain regular contact with his supervising officeras well as report any changes in employment or approved placeof residence. He must observe a midnight-to-6 am curfew and mustremain in the Cayman Islands unless approval for travel has beengranted by the Chief Secretary. Under the licence Mr. Ebanks hasalso agreed to submit random tests for illegal drugs, maintaingood behaviour and keep the peace as well as refrain from goingto bars and other licensed premises frequented by known criminalsand people of dubious repute.
Under the terms of the licence the supervisingofficer can make amendments and additions, so long as they arereasonable, in order to ensure that there is no further offendingbehaviour.
Since his incarceration at 17 years of age,Mr. Ebanks has obtained a diploma in general draughting, mastersin art and a diploma in interior decorating from InternationalCorrespondence School (ICS). For the past five years he has workedas the prison librarian, a job that requires dedication and attentionto detail and firmness, checking out books in the small makeshiftlibrary that occupies the corner of the inmates dining hall.
He is responsible for the stained glasswindows in the prison chapel and entered an international artcompetition for prisoners in which he placed 17th.
- FromGovernmemt Information Service