HMP Guys Marsh

United Kingdom / England / Shaftesbury /
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Opened in 1960 as a borstal, Guys Marsh became a Young Offender's Institution (YOI) in 1984. After completion of perimeter fencing in 1992 it became a closed establishment and started to accommodate adults. It is now a category C prison and closed YOI. Guys Marsh has constantly changed and grown from a YOI holding 300 and within 18 months it has become a combined YOI and Prison holding up to 578.

There are currently 9 living units: 1 unit holding 71 young offenders, 6 units holding 419 prisoners, 1 unit holding 40 enhanced prisoners and 1 unit in a less secure setting holding 40 enhanced prisoners. These 8 units all hold adult prisoners.

Governor: Barry Greenberry

Reception criteria: Normal reception arrangements. Guys Marsh do not accept prisoners or YO's under Rule 45/46, Section 53/2 or PSO 4400 Chapter 1 and 2.

Accommodation: Eight residential units have cellular accommodation and one unit has less secure rooms.

Operational Capacity: 578 as of 18th October 2006
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guys_Marsh_(HM_Prison)
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Coordinates:   50°59'5"N   2°13'8"W

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  • Not a bad nick this one, quite layed back,
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