HM Prison Durham
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HM Prison Durham is a Georgian era reception Category B men's prison, located in the Elvet area of Durham in County Durham, England. Built in 1819, the prison continues to be operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. Women prisoners were moved in 2005 due to overcrowding and suicides.
Prison in the city of Durham, England
 Durham Prison viewed from the main tower of the cathedral | |
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| Location | Durham, County Durham |
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| Security class | Adult Male/Category B |
| Capacity | 980 as of 2022[1] |
| Population | 980 (as of September 2022) |
| Opened | 19th century |
| Managed by | HM Prison Services |
| Governor | Phil Husband OBE |
| Website | Durham at justice.gov.uk |