Tag: Dartmoor Prison
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MoJ Spends £100m on Radioactive Dartmoor Prison That Remains Idle
Overview: A £100 Million Dilemma for the Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has spent about 100 million pounds keeping a Dartmoor prison operational in name, even though it cannot be used. A public accounts committee (PAC) inquiry found that the MoJ signed a 10-year lease for the facility — a decision made…
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Dartmoor Prison Waste: MoJ Spends £100m on Unused Facility
The facts at a glance The UK Ministry of Justice has spent about £100 million keeping Dartmoor Prison operational on paper, even though it currently houses no inmates. MPs on the Public Accounts Committee have raised serious questions about a 10-year lease signed for the facility, which has long been described as radioactive and unsuitable…
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Dartmoor Prison Lease Waste Examined by MPs
Background: Why Dartmoor’s void lease drew scrutiny The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) released a report criticizing a £4 million-a-year lease for HM Prison Dartmoor, a facility that has remained empty for around 18 months. The lease, arranged by the HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), was intended to secure occupancy, stability, and potential future use.…
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MPs Blast Dartmoor Prison Lease as a £4m-a-Year Waste
MPs Say Dartmoor Prison Lease Was a Wasteful Decision The Public Accounts Committee has labeled the lease of HMP Dartmoor as a fiscal misstep, arguing that a £4 million-a-year contract was a needless drain on public funds. The prison, which has been empty for 18 months, stands as a stark example of how procurement decisions…