Isle of Man Prison
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Jurby Prison redirects here.
For the former Isle of Man Prison in Douglas, see Victoria Road Prison
.
Isle of Man Prison is a mixed-use prison
located in the Jurby
parish
of the Isle of Man
. The prison is operated by the Isle of Man Prison Service (part of the Department of Home Affairs
) and is the only functioning prison on the island.
in Douglas
. Although expanded many times over the course of its history, overcrowding at the prison was a recurring problem from the 1990s onwards, and the prison was regularly criticised for its limited and outdated facilities. In 2005 Tynwald
approved the construction of a new prison on the site of the former RAF Jurby
to replace the old prison in Douglas.
Construction of the prison was largely carried out by local contractors from the island, though all of the cellular accommodation was constructed using pre-formed cast concrete panels, which were shipped to the island from a specialist manufacturer by sea and transported by road to Jurby. In order that the prison might fit harmoniously into its environment, the prison grounds were landscaped, with ongoing maintenance by supervised, trusted prisoners.
Construction of the new prison was due to be completed in December 2007, but because of poor weather, Christmas holidays and testing of equipment and security systems that deadline was not reached. The Isle of Man Prison Service subsequently took control of the new prison site in late January 2008, with the prison becoming fully operational on August 14. As of January 2008, construction of the £41.7m facility was the Isle of Man Government
's largest capital project.
and washing facilities. There are separate units for remand and convicted prisoners as well as units for female prisoners, young offenders and vulnerable prisoners, as well as a segregation unit. The prison offers health, welfare and administration facilities, a visitors’ centre and parking areas.
A variety of educational and vocational training is available to inmates at the prison, including painting and decorating, joinery
, and plumbing
skills, with additional courses in basic literacy
and numeracy
, information technology
, arts and crafts
, music
, PSHE and general academic subjects provided by tutors from the Isle of Man College
. Inmates who study catering
and industrial cleaning may work towards National Vocational Qualification
s.
For the former Isle of Man Prison in Douglas, see Victoria Road Prison
Victoria Road Prison
This article is about the former Isle of Man Prison located in Douglas. For the new Isle of Man Prison in Jurby, see Isle of Man PrisonVictoria Road Prison is a former prison, located on Victoria Road in Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man...
.
Isle of Man Prison is a mixed-use prison
Prison
A prison is a place in which people are physically confined and, usually, deprived of a range of personal freedoms. Imprisonment or incarceration is a legal penalty that may be imposed by the state for the commission of a crime...
located in the Jurby
Jurby
Jurby is a parish in Micheal Sheading in the Isle of Man and has, according to the 2006 census 659 , residents.It is largely an agricultural district on the north-north-western coast of the island but also has an industrial park on the old RAF Jurby Airfield.The parish is one of three divisions of...
parish
Parish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
of the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
. The prison is operated by the Isle of Man Prison Service (part of the Department of Home Affairs
Department of Home Affairs (Isle of Man)
The Department of Home Affairs ensures the safety, protection and security of the Isle of Man.The Department is responsible for the police, the Fire and Rescue Service, the Prison Service & Isle of Man Prison, the Probation Service, emergency planning and Civil Defence.The current Minister for...
) and is the only functioning prison on the island.
History
From 1891 the prison population of the Isle of Man was held at the Victoria Road PrisonVictoria Road Prison
This article is about the former Isle of Man Prison located in Douglas. For the new Isle of Man Prison in Jurby, see Isle of Man PrisonVictoria Road Prison is a former prison, located on Victoria Road in Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man...
in Douglas
Douglas, Isle of Man
right|thumb|250px|Douglas Promenade, which runs nearly the entire length of beachfront in Douglasright|thumb|250px|Sea terminal in DouglasDouglas is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,218 people . It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and a sweeping...
. Although expanded many times over the course of its history, overcrowding at the prison was a recurring problem from the 1990s onwards, and the prison was regularly criticised for its limited and outdated facilities. In 2005 Tynwald
Tynwald
The Tynwald , or more formally, the High Court of Tynwald is the legislature of the Isle of Man. It is claimed to be the oldest continuous parliamentary body in the world, consisting of the directly elected House of Keys and the indirectly chosen Legislative Council.The Houses sit jointly, for...
approved the construction of a new prison on the site of the former RAF Jurby
RAF Jurby
Royal Air Force Station Jurby was a former RAF station built in the north west of the Isle of Man. It was opened in 1939 on of land acquired by the Air Ministry in 1937, under the control of No. 29 Group, RAF...
to replace the old prison in Douglas.
Construction of the prison was largely carried out by local contractors from the island, though all of the cellular accommodation was constructed using pre-formed cast concrete panels, which were shipped to the island from a specialist manufacturer by sea and transported by road to Jurby. In order that the prison might fit harmoniously into its environment, the prison grounds were landscaped, with ongoing maintenance by supervised, trusted prisoners.
Construction of the new prison was due to be completed in December 2007, but because of poor weather, Christmas holidays and testing of equipment and security systems that deadline was not reached. The Isle of Man Prison Service subsequently took control of the new prison site in late January 2008, with the prison becoming fully operational on August 14. As of January 2008, construction of the £41.7m facility was the Isle of Man Government
Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Government is the government of the Isle of Man. The formal head of the Isle of Man Government is the Lieutenant Governor, representing HM Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann...
's largest capital project.
The prison today
All inmates at Isle of Man Prison are located in single cells equipped with a toiletToilet
A toilet is a sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of human excrement, often found in a small room referred to as a toilet/bathroom/lavatory...
and washing facilities. There are separate units for remand and convicted prisoners as well as units for female prisoners, young offenders and vulnerable prisoners, as well as a segregation unit. The prison offers health, welfare and administration facilities, a visitors’ centre and parking areas.
A variety of educational and vocational training is available to inmates at the prison, including painting and decorating, joinery
Joinery
Joinery may refer to:* Woodworking joints or other types of mechanical joints * The work of the joiner, the fabrication and installation of fittings in buildings with materials such as wood and aluminum * In Australia and New Zealand, a joinery is also the generic term for a business which...
, and plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing is the system of pipes and drains installed in a building for the distribution of potable drinking water and the removal of waterborne wastes, and the skilled trade of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures in such systems. A plumber is someone who installs or repairs piping...
skills, with additional courses in basic literacy
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
and numeracy
Numeracy
Numeracy is the ability to reason with numbers and other mathematical concepts. A numerically literate person can manage and respond to the mathematical demands of life...
, information technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
, arts and crafts
Arts and crafts
Arts and crafts comprise a whole host of activities and hobbies that are related to making things with one's hands and skill. These can be sub-divided into handicrafts or "traditional crafts" and "the rest"...
, music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, PSHE and general academic subjects provided by tutors from the Isle of Man College
Isle of Man College
The Isle of Man College is the primary centre for tertiary and vocational education on the Isle of Man.-External links:*...
. Inmates who study catering
Catering
Catering is the business of providing foodservice at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, public house , or other location.-Mobile catering:A mobile caterer serves food directly from a vehicle or cart that is designed for the purpose...
and industrial cleaning may work towards National Vocational Qualification
National Vocational Qualification
National Vocational Qualifications are work based awards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that are achieved through assessment and training. In Scotland they are known as Scottish Vocational Qualification ....
s.