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Female Prisons in England

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Someone said there are only 2 female prisons left, is that right? Holloway & Hull?

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 502
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    Nope - styal is still open

    And loads more if I knew their names
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    NX-74205NX-74205 Posts: 4,691
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    Drake Hall
    Styal
    Bronzefield
    Downview
    East Sutton park
    Foston Hall
    Holloway
    Askham Grange
    Low Newton
    New Hall
    Send
    Eastwood Park
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,361
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    NX-74205 wrote: »
    Drake Hall
    Styal
    Bronzefield
    Downview
    East Sutton park
    Foston Hall
    Holloway
    Askham Grange
    Low Newton
    New Hall
    Send
    Eastwood Park

    Is that all of them?

    And, are 'you' normally put in one closest to where you live/were sentenced?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,182
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    I know New Hall female prison at Wakefield was still open as of August of 2013, unless it's closed since then of course.
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    ResonanceResonance Posts: 16,644
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    bob.cryer wrote: »
    Is that all of them?

    And, are 'you' normally put in one closest to where you live/were sentenced?

    Each prison usually has a catchment area. So it depends in what court you're sentenced where you end up initially. You can then apply for a transfer to be closer to family etc. It's further complicated by how you're categorised (security wise).
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,361
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    Resonance wrote: »
    Each prison usually has a catchment area. So it depends in what court you're sentenced where you end up initially. You can then apply for a transfer to be closer to family etc. It's further complicated by how you're categorised (security wise).

    Thanks. I have to write to someone in the prison but cant wait for the 6 weeks it can take for the location service to do their job. So, I am just going to send it to all the above prisons and then I know it'll get to her!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 259
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    And Peterborough
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 2,361
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    Mrs Magoo1983 wrote: »
    And Peterborough

    Jesus, thanks.

    Its a lifer, for murder (in the eyes of the Jury that is)

    1 more, When writing to them, how would I address the envelope ( Jane doe, prisoner, HMP Larkhall)?
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 259
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    They should have a prisoner number which if they were on remand will be the same. Could u call the prison service and ask where she has been placed? Or will she be able to call you and let you know?
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    Mrs Magoo1983 wrote: »
    They should have a prisoner number which if they were on remand will be the same. Could u call the prison service and ask where she has been placed? Or will she be able to call you and let you know?

    Unfortunately, I don't have the prisoner number. And no to the last 2 questions as well,:cry:
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    BunionsBunions Posts: 15,023
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    bob.cryer wrote: »
    Unfortunately, I don't have the prisoner number. And no to the last 2 questions as well,:cry:
    Why can't you call the prison service?
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    Bunions wrote: »
    Why can't you call the prison service?

    Because they can take 6 weeks to reply.
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