Damning Report Reveals Safety and Staffing Failures at Newly Opened UK Prison

An official inspection found that HMP Millsike opened in chaotic conditions in April 2025, lacking basic operational procedures such as secure locking mechanisms and accurate prisoner counts.

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The IndependentMostly Factual22h ago

UK’s newest prison unsafe and understaffed upon opening, damning inspection finds

Opening of HMP Millsike in April 2025 was ‘chaotic’ with basic processes, such as locking doors and counting prisoners, not being followed

By Holly Bancroft

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Damning Report Reveals Safety and Staffing Failures at Newly Opened UK Prison

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UK’s newest prison unsafe and understaffed upon opening, damning inspection finds

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