HMP Elmley completes nearly 250 new prison places
The UK government says a new houseblock at the Kent prison is ready, with prisoners expected in the coming weeks.
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- The government says the expansion is part of the largest prison-building programme since the Victorian era.
- The new houseblock includes reinforced windows, and a workshop intended to provide prisoners with job skills.
The added places expand capacity at HMP Elmley, according to the government.
The first prisoners are expected in the coming weeks, the government says.
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The UK government announced that nearly 250 places at HMP Elmley have been completed. It says the new houseblock includes security features such as reinforced windows to address threats including drones carrying contraband. The government also says a new workshop will offer training and skills intended to support employment after release.
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HMP Elmley completes nearly 250 new prison placesUK Government
The UK government says a new houseblock at the Kent prison is ready, with prisoners expected in the coming weeks.UK Government
The government says the expansion is part of the largest prison-building programme since the Victorian era.UK Government
The new houseblock includes reinforced windows, and a workshop intended to provide prisoners with job skills.UK Government
The added places expand capacity at HMP Elmley, according to the government.UK Government
The first prisoners are expected in the coming weeks, the government says.UK Government
The UK government announced that nearly 250 places at HMP Elmley have been completed.UK Government
It says the new houseblock includes security features such as reinforced windows to address threats including drones carrying contraband.UK Government
The government also says a new workshop will offer training and skills intended to support employment after release.UK Government