How do I find a prison inmate UK?
Use the Prisoner Location Service to find people in prison when you do not know which prison they are in. The prisoner must give their permission for their information to be shared, unless you belong to certain organisations such as the police or a solicitors’ firm.
What is a Category D open prison?
Category D – open prisons These prisons have minimal security and allow eligible prisoners to spend most of their day away from the prison on licence to carry out work, education or for other resettlement purposes. Open prisons only house prisoners that have been risk-assessed and deemed suitable for open conditions.
What category is HMP Hollesley Bay?
category D open prison
Hollesley Bay is a category D open prison on the Suffolk coast. The site had originally housed a colonial college to prepare men to emigrate, before becoming a labour colony in 1905. After a period as a borstal and a Young Offenders Institution, the site took on its current role in 2002.
Where are the open prisons in UK?
HM Prison Hatfield, South Yorkshire, an open prison in England, UK.
How long does it take to locate a prisoner UK?
As soon as you have it you can start getting in contact with them. If you do not know what prison they are in, you may wish to try the Prisoner Location Service at www.gov.uk/find-prisoner ?. Unfortunately this service can take up to 6 weeks to respond.
What does Cat C prison mean?
cannot be trusted in open conditions
Category C – Category C prisoners cannot be trusted in open conditions but are considered to be prisoners who are unlikely to make a determined escape attempt. Category D – Category D prisoners can be trusted in open conditions.
How many prisoners are in Hollesley Bay?
HM Prison Hollesley Bay
| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hollesley, Suffolk |
| Security class | Adult Male/Young Offender |
| Population | 460 (as of March 2022) |
| Opened | 1938 |
Where is Hollesley Bay prison?
HMP Hollesley Bay is a category D prison and young offenders institution near Woodbridge, Suffolk. Opened as a prison in 1938, the prison has capacity to hold 434 male prisoners.
How do I make a complaint about a prisoner in Hollesley Bay?
If you cannot resolve the problem directly, you can make a complaint to HM Prison and Probation Service. HM Prison and Probation Service publishes action plans for Hollesley Bay in response to independent inspections. If you have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a man in Hollesley Bay, you can call the prisoners’ families helpline.
What support is there for prisoners in Hollesley Bay?
Hollesley Bay aims to support prisoners into employment that will continue once discharged. There is a sports centre, which offers a wide range of activities. Men can get qualified in healthy living, fitness, circuits and first aid. The Chaplaincy offers multi-faith services and pastoral care.
How do I send an email to someone in Hollesley Bay?
You can send emails to someone in Hollesley Bay using the Email a Prisoner service. You might also be able to attach photos and receive replies, depending on the prison’s rules. You can write at any time.