[2] Construction of the new prison was due to be completed in December 2007, but because of poor weather, Christmas holidays and testing of equipment and security systems, that deadline was not met.

The report revealed high reoffending rates, illegal drug use and a lack of activity for inmates as causes for concern.

[4] All inmates at Isle of Man Prison are located in single cells equipped with a toilet and washing facilities.

The prison offers health, welfare and administration facilities, a visitors’ centre and parking areas.

[5] A variety of educational and vocational training is available to inmates at the prison, including painting and decorating, joinery, and plumbing skills, with additional courses in basic literacy and numeracy, information technology, arts and crafts, music, PSHE and general academic subjects provided by tutors from the University College Isle of Man.