In March 2005, Moorland Prison was subjected to rioting when more than 40 inmates refused to return to their cells.

It took four hours and the intervention of staff and officers from neighbouring institutions to quell the situation.

[2] On 14 July 2011, it was announced that HMP & YOI Moorland would be put out to tender, accepting bids from private companies and HM Prison Service for the management of the establishment.

[3] Moorland is a prison holding Category C adult males and young offenders.

Offending Behaviour groups and Enhanced Thinking Skills Courses are offered to inmates at Moorland Prison, as well as Welfare to Work programmes and Job Clubs.