open prison

British

noun

a penal establishment in which the prisoners are trusted to serve their sentences and so do not need to be locked up, thus extending the range of work and occupation they can safely undertake

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Another option is Castle Huntly, the open prison near Dundee, as it houses low-risk non-violent prisoners.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

Along with denying his parole, the board also refused to recommend a transfer to open prison.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Two years on, the Parole Board has said he should now be moved to an open prison - but a Ministry of Justice spokesperson said Lammy's intervention was for "public protection".

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026

"Given this record, why did the MoJ feel able to approve his transfer to an open prison?"

From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026

It was in substance, "Money has power to open prison gates, and no questions asked."

From Charles Frohman: Manager and Man by Isaac Frederick Marcosson

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