HM Prison Frankland explained

Prison Name:HMP Frankland
Location:Brasside, County Durham
Classification:Adult Male/Category A
Population:850
Populationdate:July 2019
Managed By:HM Prison Services
Governor:Darren Finley[1]

HM Prison Frankland is a Category A men's prison located in the village of Brasside in County Durham, England. Frankland is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service, and is located next to HM Prison Low Newton, a closed women's prison.

The prison has been nicknamed "Monster Mansion" due to the many murderers, rapists and terrorists imprisoned there.

History

Frankland opened in 1983 with four wings, each holding 108 in single cells. A further two wings opened in 1998 to an open gallery design to hold an additional 206. A specialist Dangerous and Severe Personality Disorder (DSPD) unit opened at the prison in May 2004.[2]

The prison has increased in size in recent years following major redevelopment including the construction of the new DSPD "Westgate Unit". In March 2008, the Ministry of Justice announced that Frankland would be expanded again, with planning permission being granted for an additional 120 places at the prison.[3]

In 2011, two convicted prisoners, Nathan Mann and Michael Parr, disemboweled fellow inmate Mitchell Harrison in order to eat his liver.[4]

Facilities

Frankland is a Dispersal prison that holds male prisoners over 21 years of age, and whose sentence is usually 4 years or more,[5] including life sentences and high-risk remand prisoners. The prison has been dubbed the "Monster Mansion" due to many of its inmates being murderers, high-risk sex offenders and those convicted of terrorism-related offences.[6] Prison accommodation is divided between wings, with wings A to D holding 108 inmates each, wings F and G holding an additional 208, with J holding 120.[7] All cells are single occupancy.

The Healthcare Centre at the prison consists of a four bedded ward and ten furnished rooms, a dental suite, X-ray and a Suicide Crisis Suite. A number of clinics are held, many conducted by visiting specialists. There are also telehealth services and wing-based treatment rooms. Primary care is contracted to the Spectrum Community Health.

Education at the prison is provided by The Manchester College,[8] with a range of courses provided - from basic skills to higher education level. Frankland also runs workshops in furniture production, a charity workshop and a sight-and-sound workshop. The prison has a library and gym to support inmates' learning and recreation.

Frankland Prison has a visitors' centre. Facilities include a canteen and children's play area, all with disabled access.

Notable prisoners

Current inmates

Former inmates

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guidance: Frankland Prison . 10 January 2022 . HM Prison & Probation Service . 3 March 2022.
  2. News: Unit for dangerous inmates opens . 2007-07-22 . . 6 May 2004.
  3. News: Prison set for 120 more inmates . BBC News . 18 March 2008 . 2010-05-02.
  4. News: Pair who killed and disembowelled inmate given life sentences. Press Association . 12 July 2012 . The Guardian.
  5. News: HMP Frankland's brutal regime – the inside story. Mark. Hughes . 23 March 2010 . The Independent . 2017-04-03 . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Violence, terrorists and PlayStations: Life inside Britain's 'Monster Mansion'. Ian. Johnson. Sophie Brownson . Chronicle Live. 10 April 2022 .
  7. Web site: Frankland Prison information . Ministry of Justice . en. 2017-04-03.
  8. Web site: Regime information for Frankland Prison . Ministry of Justice . 3 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160329080358/http://www.justice.gov.uk/contacts/prison-finder/frankland/regime . 29 March 2016.
  9. News: Extremists prisoners to be separated at Durham jail . ITV News. 31 March 2017 . 2017-04-03 . en.
  10. Web site: Dirty protests and jihadi terrorists – inside 'Monster Mansion' HMP Frankland . Chronicle Live . 7 September 2019.
  11. News: 13 May 2024 . Quadruple killer Damien Bendall allegedly attacks inmate with hammer at Frankland Prison . 14 May 2024.
  12. News: Wayne Couzens moved to HMP Frankland in Durham . Gavin . Havery . 15 December 2021 . The Northern Echo.
  13. News: Ben Geen: Statisticians back former nurse's in last chance to clear name . 10 July 2022 . The Justice Gap. Jon. Robins . 10 April 2020.
  14. Web site: Thomas Alexander Mair – a Freedom of Information request to Ministry of Justice . whatdotheyknow.com. John . Aspray . 3 December 2018.
  15. Web site: Morgan v Secretary of State for Justice . Casemine . 26 January 2016. 10 July 2022.
  16. News: Ex-warlord Charles Taylor's family say he is being 'ill-treated' in British jail . 29 October 2013 . . . 2014-04-11.
  17. Web site: Islamic terrorist in Frankland Prison claims human rights were violated at Durham jail . Sophie . Doughty . 16 February 2015 . Chronicle Live.
  18. Web site: HMP Frankland: The most notorious prisoners to spend time behind bars at the County Durham jail . Keiran . Southern . Laura Hill . amp . 27 August 2016 . Chronicle Live . 2017-04-03.
  19. Web site: The Nobody Zone finale: Everything we learned . Anna . Joyce . . 5 December 2020.
  20. News: 28 July 2023 . Andrew Malkinson hopes to leave UK after 17 years in prison for crime he didn't commit . ITV News . 2 August 2023.
  21. News: Prison guard jailed over sexual relationship with notorious inmate. PA Media . 7 February 2020 . The Guardian.

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