Autumn Statement: Europe's largest female prison, HMP Holloway, earmarked for closure
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Europe’s largest women’s prison is set to close to make way for housing on valuable land in north London. HMP Holloway, which can hold nearly 600 inmates and opened in 1852, is earmarked for closure next summer when inmates will be moved to two existing prisons on the outskirts of the capital. Prison inspectors have previously highlighted the prison’s location as being a “major strength” allowing women to be held close to their families. Both are well located with good transport links.” The announcement comes two years after prison inspectors praised reforms at the jail following years of criticisms over the treatment and care of often vulnerable women.
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