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this made me laugh

HMP Wakefield is a high-security prison for men typically in security categories A and B. It is one of eight high security prisons within the prison estate.



HMP Wakefield was originally built as a house of correction in 1594. Its long and illustrious history has been documented in a superb publication called ‘Round the Mulberry Bush' written by a previous governor.



The current prison was designated a ‘dispersal' prison in 1966 (the longest of the remaining original group). It is now a main lifer centre with the focus on serious sex offenders. The average prison roll is approximately 700 including a maximum of 100 Category A and 10 High Risk Category A prisoners.



Wakefield houses a Close Supervision Centre (CSC). The unit is a small therapeutic centre aiming to provide a supportive, safe, structured and consistent environment for some of the Prison Services' most challenging prisoners.




has anyone ever been past Wakefield prison? i have, its actually in the center of Wakefield with many many houses around it, convicts have escaped from prison before today, can you imagine if he escaped? i dont agree with prisons being built in areas which are surrounded by houses, they should be built in deserted areas away from the 'normal' world