| HMP Woodhill | |
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| Opened | 1992 |
| Management | HM Prison Service |
| Prison type | Category A |
| Prisoner figures | 819 (March 2008) |
| Location | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Governor | Nigel Smith |
| Information | www.justice.gov.uk |
HM Prison Woodhill is a Category A men's prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. Woodhill Prison is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service.
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Woodhill Prison opened in 1992, with a further unit added to the complex in 1996. In 1998, one wing of the prison was re-designated as a very high security 'Close Supervision Centre' for prisoners who are among the most difficult and disruptive in the prison system.[1] Two years later, an inspection report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons criticised conditions in the Close Supervision Centre, stating that inmates being held there were being deprived of mental stimulation and human contact.[2]
A further inspection report in February 2003, stated that there were too few prison staff at Woodhill. The report also highlighted the prisons suicide monitoring as an area that needed improvement. However the staff at the gaol were praised for maintaining a positive attitude.[3]
In February 2006, another inspection report from the Chief Inspector of Prisons criticised Woodhill Prison for poorly supporting at-risk prisoners and failing to bring in anti-bullying measures. The report also stated that staff in charge of youths held in the prison had not been trained or vetted to work with them.[4]
Woodhill is a Category A prison for male adults and young offenders. The prison holds sentenced prisoners, and also holds remand prisoners for local magistrate courts along with Foreign National Prisoners awaiting deportation.
The regime at Woodhill includes full-time and part-time classes. Other features include a Job Club, and Listener schemes. Woodhill also has a multi-faith full-time Chaplaincy. There is a Visitor's Centre at the prison, run by the Prison Advice and Care Trust.
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