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First prisoners moved to Downview as Holloway closes First prisoners moved to Downview as Holloway closes
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The first prisoners have been moved to HMP Downview on the London/Surrey border in preparation for the closure of Holloway prison.The first prisoners have been moved to HMP Downview on the London/Surrey border in preparation for the closure of Holloway prison.
The biggest women's jail in western Europe is to shut this summer after being branded inadequate by inspectors.The biggest women's jail in western Europe is to shut this summer after being branded inadequate by inspectors.
Downview, on the border of Sutton and Banstead, is to receive 200 women from Holloway, with the rest going to HMP Bronzefield in Ashford, Surrey.Downview, on the border of Sutton and Banstead, is to receive 200 women from Holloway, with the rest going to HMP Bronzefield in Ashford, Surrey.
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said it would provide more human surroundings. The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said it would provide more humane surroundings.
Offender rehabilitationOffender rehabilitation
Chancellor George Osborne announced the closure of Holloway in last autumn's spending review.Chancellor George Osborne announced the closure of Holloway in last autumn's spending review.
Justice Secretary Michael Gove said the north London prison's design and physical state did not provide the best environment for the rehabilitation of offenders.Justice Secretary Michael Gove said the north London prison's design and physical state did not provide the best environment for the rehabilitation of offenders.
An MOJ spokesman said Downview would offer some of the best facilities in women's prisons, including a resettlement unit providing the opportunity for prisoners to work outside the prison.An MOJ spokesman said Downview would offer some of the best facilities in women's prisons, including a resettlement unit providing the opportunity for prisoners to work outside the prison.
A brief history of Holloway PrisonA brief history of Holloway Prison