Published Date:
22 July 2010
Reporter
Just two officers were left in charge of 320 prisoners on a night shift at Springhill prison, inspectors found during a surprise visit.
Both Springhill and Grendon prisons have been hit by staff shortages in an attempt to cut costs within the prison service.
Inspectors from the Independent Monitoring Board of prisons said the problem of staff shortages is so chronic there are inadequate levels of night staffing.
Grendon's status as a therapeutic prison is also under threat as there are limited number of staff who can lead the therapy classes.
For a special report on the state of the prison service in Aylesbury Vale, pick up a copy of The Bucks Herald, out now.
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Last Updated:
22 July 2010 9:23 AM
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Location:
Aylesbury
