Prison Units for Extremists to Open in UK
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Over the last few months, there has been growing concern across the UK over the risk of terror attacks. Now, it has been revealed that three purpose-built blocks are set to open within high-security jails to hold some of Britain’s most dangerous extremists.
In the aim of preventing extremists from “poisoning the minds of others”, prisoners who are deemed a risk to national security will be segregated and held in these special blocks.
According to The Ministry of Justice, these blocks will be able to hold up to 28 people in total, with the first unit opening this summer in Frankland Prison, County Durham.
This follows a report that investigated radicalisation in England and Welsh prisons, providing evidence that some inmates were acting as “self-styled emirs” to radicalise offenders.
Commenting on the decision, Prisons Minister Sam Gyimah said:
“Any form of extremism must be defeated wherever it is found, and it is right that we separate those who pose the greatest risk in order to limit their influence over other prisoners.
“These centres are a crucial part of our wider strategy to help tackle extremism in prisons and ensure the safety and security of both our prisons and the wider public.”
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