HMP Lincoln (Lincoln)

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HMP Lincoln opened as a local Prison in 1872 holding remand and convicted prisoners. The Establishment is beginning to take on the role of a community prison retaining a higher proportion of convicted prisoners. It is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project.

Governor: Lynn Saunders

Accommodation: Cellular

Operational capacity: 490 as of 31st January 2006

Reception criteria: Normal Reception Arrangements. HMP Lincoln accepts prisoners direct from courts within its catchment area.

Regime: The regime at Lincoln includes production workshops, laundry, education, and vocational training courses. Offending behaviour courses include PASRO. Special features such as Listeners Scheme and charity workshops are available. There are also community links, for instance, groups that visit the prison gymnasium.

Healthcare: HMP Lincoln has type 3 healthcare centre.

Drugs Strategy: Random mandatory drug testing is in operation at HMP Lincoln. There is CCTV in the visits area plus passive drug dogs. Counselling for addiction is currently provided by an outside agency. Voluntary drug testing is available.