HM Prison Addiewell explained

Prison Name:HMP Addiewell
Location:Addiewell, West Lothian, Scotland
Coordinates:55.8468°N -3.5993°W
Status:Operational
Classification:Adult Male Maximum Security (Cat A)
Capacity:796 (March 2020)
Opened:December 2008
Managed By:Sodexo Justice Services
Governor:Samantha Pariser [1]

HMP Addiewell is a private prison located near to 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.

History

In January 2004, a six-week public consultation began for a planning application for a new £80million 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. In November 2010 the prison was running at capacity, with 700 prisoners being held.[6]

In October 2009 there was a disturbance involving around 20 inmates which led to a prison custody officer requiring hospital treatment. February 2009 saw a cell being damaged by fire in an incident of 3 hours duration. Two prison custody officers were injured during a riot in January 2010.[7]

In March 2011 the Chief Inspector of Prisons expressed concerns about the level of assaults on staff at the prison.[8]

Notable inmates

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HMP Addiewell. www.sps.gov.uk.
  2. Web site: Scottish Prison Service. 14 April 2011. 24 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110724213607/http://www.sps.gov.uk/default.aspx?documentid=5616c455-eea1-44aa-a9c1-40710d041e64. dead.
  3. Web site: Sodexo in the UK and Ireland.
  4. News: Plans for new prison put on show . BBC News . 2 January 2004.
  5. News: New private prison gets go-ahead . BBC News . 21 June 2006.
  6. Web site: Report on HMP Addiewell: Full Inspection 22-30 November 2010. 10 March 2011. Scottish Government . 13 June 2017.
  7. Web site: BBC News - Officers hurt in riot at Addiewell Prison.
  8. Web site: Prisons chief voices safety worries. bbc.co.uk.
  9. News: Fraser . Jacob . Some of the infamous faces who have served time behind bars at HMP Addiewell . 27 April 2024 . Edinburgh News . 26 February 2021.
  10. News: Former Celtic and Hibs striker jailed after repeatedly messaging ex . 21 April 2024 . STV . 15 March 2024.