Wealstun (HM Prison)

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HMP Wealstun
HMP Wealstun

HMP Wealstun is a prison located near Wetherby, West Yorkshire. It was formed from the almagamation of HM Prisons Thorp Arch and Rudgate on 1 April 1995. The amalgamation of two neighbouring establishments was an historic development for the Prison Service, and had the effect of creating a category C (closed) side and category D (open) side within one establishment.

A central tenet of Wealstun's whole-establishment approach is to enable the progressive transfer of suitable prisoners from the closed side to the open side. The utilisation of joint services enables Wealstun to make financial savings whilst maintaining the good reputation of both establishments.

A great deal of building development has taken place and some continues.

Governor: Amy Rice

Accommodation: 15 Double cells on B Wing. The remainder of the Cat C and all the Cat D one single cell.

Operational Capacity: 907 as of 19th August 2005

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