Last night I spoke to BBC Radio Wales about HMP Swansea and their recent inspection by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons. We have a duty of care to both inmates and prison officers in Swansea, sadly Swansea is under performing and needs urgent action. … [Read more...]
HMP Swansea’s future hangs in the balance
With news that a new category C prison is to be built in Port Talbot, the future of Swansea prison has been called into question. Justice Secretary Elizabeth Truss revealed in a written statement that “old and inefficient prisons will be closed and replaced by the new accommodation”. Swansea East MP Carolyn Harris, who has visited the prison many times to meet with constituents, is … [Read more...]
