Let’s talk about… X-ray body scanners
Annelise2021-02-27T11:50:02+00:00What are they? These new ‘airport style’ x ray scanners have been described as a total game changer in the world of prison security. The new tech will be [...]
Pentonville Prison: Inhumane Conditions, Smuggling and Violence
Prisonphone2022-01-06T21:00:23+00:00Pentonville Prison: Inhumane Conditions, Smuggling and Violence HM Prison Pentonville, also known as ‘The Ville’, is a category B men’s prison run by [...]
UK Prisons: 2016 in Review
Prisonphone2016-12-29T18:45:41+00:00It’s been an interesting year for UK prisons. In the space of just 12 months we’ve seen two Justice Ministers, each focusing firmly on reforming a ‘failing’ system. The country [...]
Threats, Violence and Smuggling – Why Illegal Mobiles are Problematic Behind Bars
Prisonphone2016-10-10T07:32:07+01:00Most people agree that inmates need support whilst in prison. Regardless of their crime, regular contact with loved ones is an integral part of their rehabilitation process – and without [...]
UK Prison History Uncovered: HMP Pentonville
Prisonphone2016-04-11T07:29:27+01:00HMP Pentonville One of the UK’s more sizeable prisons, HMP Pentonville accommodates up to 1310 category B / C inmates. It’s one of London’s most well-known prisons – not least [...]
Category B Prisons – Spotlight on Some of the UK’s Most Notorious Prisons
Prisonphone2015-10-05T09:11:36+01:00Category B Prisons – Spotlight on Some of the UK’s Most Notorious Prisons. Convicted criminals are generally placed in category B prisons if they are not deemed to be the [...]
