Durham was built in the early 19th Century and has been undergoing a major refurbishment programme during the last 10 years.
It is a Category B local prison serving the courts in the area.
Address:
Old Elvet
Durham
DH1 3HU
Tel: 0191 332 3400
Fax: 0191 332 3401
Governor: Alan Tallentire
Operational capacity: 981 as of 18th October 2006
Accommodation: 7 wings plus Segregation and Healthcare.
Reception criteria: Sentenced Convicted and Remand Males over 21 from Tyneside and Cumbria.
Regime: Full and part time education. Workshops: Production and training. Courses include Data Input, Bricklaying, Woodwork, Painting & Decorating, Waste Management and Gardens.
Race Equality: The Governor and Staff at HMP Durham are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity, and promoting good relations between people of different racial groups. HMP Durham's Race Equality Action Team ensures delivery of Race Equality by managing our Race Equality Action Plan.
For further details regarding Race Equality at HMP Durham, including information from our Impact Assessment Programme, please contact our Race Equality Officer at the establishment address.
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