Peterborough (HM Prison)
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HMP Peterborough opened in Spring 2005. It is a Category B prison and the first purpose-built prison to house both men and women, accommodating 480 men and 360 women, with a dozen of the latter places set aside for a maternity care unit. The prison's main use is for remand prisoners and those awaiting transfer to other prisons.
Peterborough is run by United Kingdom Detention Services (UKDS).
Operational Capacity: 840 as of 31st January 2006