MAGHABERRY
PRISON
Maghaberry Prison is the largest prison in Northern Ireland. It holds
about seven hundred prisoners, both sentenced and remand.
There is a small unit for females. Sentences range
from three months to life. A half remission scheme operates here (if you
receive a ten year sentence, you will automatically be released in five
years).
Inmates have TVs in their cells. They also have
stereo systems, play stations and video recorders if they are on Enhanced
Regime. The gym is well equipped and very popular. Education ranges from
Basic Education Skills to degree level.
All inmates are expected to work either in vocational
training workshops or servicing the prison, in the laundry, kitchen etc.
