HM Prison Addiewell
 | |
 Interactive map of HMP Addiewell | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Adult Male Maximum Security (Cat A) |
| Capacity | 796 (March 2020) |
| Opened | December 2008 |
| Managed by | Sodexo Justice Services |
| Governor | Jonathan French [1] |
HMP Addiewell is a private prison near the village of Addiewell in West Lothian, Scotland.[2] HMP Addiewell is operated by Sodexo Justice Services[3] and contracted to the Scottish Prison Service. The prison holds adult males who have been convicted as well as those being held on remand
Opening
[edit]In January 2004, a six-week public consultation began for a planning application for a new £80 million prison in West Lothian.[4] In June 2006, the contract was awarded to a consortium of companies that included Sodexo Investment Services and the Royal Bank Project Investments.[5] The prison opened on 12 December 2008 with capacity for 700 prisoners, with a further 96 places held in reserve.
History of operation
[edit]- In February 2009, a cell was damaged by fire in an incident that lasted 3 hours.
- In October 2009 there was a disturbance involving around 20 inmates which led to a prison custody officer requiring hospital treatment.
- Two prison custody officers were injured during a riot in January 2010.[6]
- In November 2010 the prison was running at capacity, with 700 prisoners being held.[7]
- In March 2011 HM Chief Inspector of Prisons expressed concerns about the level of assaults on staff.[8]
Notable inmates
[edit]- Nat Fraser, murdered his wife Arlene Fraser in 1998[9]
- Anthony Stokes, Irish footballer and convicted stalker[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "HMP Addiewell". www.sps.gov.uk.
- ↑ "Scottish Prison Service". Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ↑ "Sodexo in the UK and Ireland".
- ↑ "Plans for new prison put on show". BBC News. 2 January 2004.
- ↑ "New private prison gets go-ahead". BBC News. 21 June 2006.
- ↑ "BBC News - Officers hurt in riot at Addiewell Prison". 26 January 2010.
- ↑ "Report on HMP Addiewell: Full Inspection 22-30 November 2010". Scottish Government. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ↑ "Prisons chief voices safety worries". BBC News. 10 March 2011 – via bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ Fraser, Jacob (26 February 2021). "Some of the infamous faces who have served time behind bars at HMP Addiewell". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ↑ "Former Celtic and Hibs striker jailed after repeatedly messaging ex". STV. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
External links
[edit]- HMP Addiewell on the Scottish Prison Service website
- 2011 Inspection report for HMP Addiewell
- HMP Addiewell regime information on InsideTime
  | This article related to law in Scotland is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
| This article related to government in Scotland is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
 | This prison-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |