Prisoners were put to work sewing mailbags and coal sacks. Pentonville prison in London was the most famous prison that was run as a separate prison. It was designed specially with wings radiating ...

Part of History Crime and punishment in Britain, c.1000 to the present day Prisoners at Pentonville prison spent nearly all their time alone and in their cells, for as many as 23 hours in each day.

Violence at Pentonville prison has increased by more than 50% since 2017, a watchdog found "Government neglect" has "directly contributed" to the rise in violence and drugs at HMP Pentonville ...

Chief prisons inspector Peter Clarke said levels of violence had risen by 10% at HMP Pentonville and assaults on staff were up 30% since 2019. It is one of two London jails put into the equivalent ...

Prison staff claims against HMP Pentonville have cost more than £650,000 since 2019. The figures, obtained by Accident Claims, highlight the harsh and stressful environment in which staff at the ...