Tuesday 3 November 2026 Reporting on prisons and the criminal justice network
Topic

High security

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HMP Whitemoor

A high-security prison for category A and B male prisoners

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HMP Woodhill

Category B training prison within the long-term, high-security estate

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HMP Long Lartin

Long-term high security category A and B prison for men

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HMP & YOI Low Newton

A reception and resettlement prison and a high security prison for restricted status women prisoners (those considered to require specific management arrangements)

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Maghaberry Prison

High security prison for adult men on remand and serving long sentences

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HMP Manchester

Category B training prison with a category A remand function, part of the long-term high security estate

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HMP Wakefield

HMP Wakefield is a high security prison for men, including prisoners convicted of sexual offences, in West Yorkshire

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HMP & YOI Bronzefield

A reception and resettlement prison for women and also a high security prison for restricted status prisoners (those considered to require specific management arrangements)

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HMP Frankland

HMP Frankland is a high security prison for category A and B convicted and category A remand male prisoners

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HMP Full Sutton

HMP Full Sutton is a high security men's establishment for category A and B prisoners

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