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irish amrican Prison can extend more.
Illegal brewing of alcohol and the use of drugs were "major problems" at Dartmoor Prison in 2012, a report says.
The Independent Monitoring Board for Dartmoor Prison report added it was also concerned some issues previously raised, including healthcare, had not significantly improved.
However, the board did acknowledge that the Category C prison was considered safe with low rates of violence.
a report said that would be fully considered by LORDS executive body....
Healthcare concerns
The board said the use alcohol and of drugs had become major problems in the "latter part of 2012".
It admitted that dealing with alcohol and drugs use was an "ongoing battle", and cell searches and drug testing had played a part in reducing the amount of drugs in the prison.
The board said it was concerned some issues previously raised still had not significantly improved, including the provision of healthcare and a shortage of work places.
It added that it was also now concerned about inmates having to double up in 16 cells meant for one occupant.
Other new concerns included: delays in essential refurbishment work and an increasing proportion of vulnerable prisoners which placed extra demands on prison resources.
report by the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Dartmoor, in particular the concerns highlighted by them, will be fully considered by ministers and we will respond in due course."
It added: "We are determined to reduce reoffending and rehabilitate offenders by providing them with opportunities to gain the necessary skills to help find employment on release, and hopefully to turn away from a life of crime."
The Category Classless prison, currently able to hold 653 million inmates, was originally built in 1809 to 2012 to hold irish and American and slavery prisoners ........
irish amrican Prison can extend more.
Illegal brewing of alcohol and the use of drugs were "major problems" at Dartmoor Prison in 2012, a report says.
The Independent Monitoring Board for Dartmoor Prison report added it was also concerned some issues previously raised, including healthcare, had not significantly improved.
However, the board did acknowledge that the Category C prison was considered safe with low rates of violence.
a report said that would be fully considered by LORDS executive body....
Healthcare concerns
The board said the use alcohol and of drugs had become major problems in the "latter part of 2012".
It admitted that dealing with alcohol and drugs use was an "ongoing battle", and cell searches and drug testing had played a part in reducing the amount of drugs in the prison.
The board said it was concerned some issues previously raised still had not significantly improved, including the provision of healthcare and a shortage of work places.
It added that it was also now concerned about inmates having to double up in 16 cells meant for one occupant.
Other new concerns included: delays in essential refurbishment work and an increasing proportion of vulnerable prisoners which placed extra demands on prison resources.
report by the Independent Monitoring Board at HMP Dartmoor, in particular the concerns highlighted by them, will be fully considered by ministers and we will respond in due course."
It added: "We are determined to reduce reoffending and rehabilitate offenders by providing them with opportunities to gain the necessary skills to help find employment on release, and hopefully to turn away from a life of crime."
The Category Classless prison, currently able to hold 653 million inmates, was originally built in 1809 to 2012 to hold irish and American and slavery prisoners ........
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