HM Prison Stocken
HM Prison Stocken is a Prison security categories in [the United Kingdom|Category C] men's prison located in the parish of Stretton, in the county of Rutland, England. Stocken is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service.
History
Built in 1985 as a Young Offenders' Institution, HMP Stocken opened as a closed training prison. It has since expanded with new wings added in 1990, 1997, 1998 and 2019.In January 2003, an inspection report from Her Majesty's [Chief Inspector of Prisons] praised Stocken Prison, stating that it was an example for other jails to follow. Inspectors found "mutually respectful relationships between staff and prisoners" which created a "decent, safe and ordered environment." The prison also earned praise for its pre-release programme, which included housing advice and personal appointments for inmates. A new Modular Temporary Unit was opened at the prison two months later.
A new 'flat-pack' wing was added to the prison site in October 2007. The building is made from steel-framed modules that bolt together like a construction toy. Another wing was added in January 2008. In addition, new workshops have been constructed as part of the prisoner accommodation expansion.
In 2019, a further 206-bed unit was constructed, taking the prison's operating capacity to 1,056 prisoners.
In February 2021, an outbreak of COVID-19 in the prison caused Rutland to have the highest infection rate per 100,000 people in the country.