HMP Millsike is officially open, a brand new prison in the UK and a big step forward for our justice system. This documentary takes you behind the scenes of what it’s like to build a prison, showing how this groundbreaking facility adds nearly 1,500 much-needed prison places to ensure there’s always space to lock-up the most dangerous prisoners. Join us as we explore how this innovative prison combines cutting-edge security systems with spaces designed to cut reoffending. Everything in this facility has been carefully constructed with one clear purpose: keeping our communities safe. Meet some of the team who worked together to build this prison from the ground up. Learn about the challenges they faced, the technology they implemented, and their vision for a justice system that protects communities. This documentary provides a rare glimpse into modern prison design and how it supports both public protection and prisoner rehabilitation. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Starting the Prison Building Project 01:15 Overseeing the construction of a Prison 02:02 Two months until new prison opens 02:27 CEO of prisons and probation 03:35 Challenges of designing and building a prison 04:49 Where the prisoners will live 05:43 Victorian Prisons vs. Modern Prisons 07:11 Inside a prison cell 07:46 One month before prison opens (February 2025) 09:18 A career in prison construction and design 11:19 How a prison affects the local community 12:56 Prison categories explained 15:10 Rehabilitation and job skills in prison 17:10 Prison visitors 18:40 How hard is it to build a prison?

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