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All rights reserved From Norway to Scotland, here are some examples that show jails too can be humane.  In the UK, the Ministry of Justice recently approved entries to the first Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners as now, the inmates at two British prisons were permitted to play at a competitive level in an international chess tournament for the first time.  The Guardian reported that access to the internet is severely restricted in UK prisons and largely limited to education but the move to allow prisoners from the category B HMP Wandsworth in London and the category D open prison HMP Hollesley Bay in Suffolk to take part in the championship has been hailed.  The general perception about jail is iron bars, filthy cells, dark hallways but the idea to allow a game like chess highlights how the prisons and corrections facilities can help inmates in their path of redemption.   Here are some examples that show jails too can be humane.   New Zealand's Otago Corrections Facility is located near Milton in the lower South Island. As per the OCF site, it was established in the year 2007. A highly secure perimeter fence encloses a large open space containing a range of separate buildings for accommodation and services. It is for low to high-medium security men.  OCF provides its inmates with comfortable rooms and if one checks the official site, a range of training and workshops that are provided to the prisoners are listed, such as, carpentry workshop, engineering training courses, hospitality training kitchen.  In a beautiful country like Norway, even prisons are beautiful! Bastoy Prison is the largest low-security prison in Norway, which is located at Bastoy island in the Oslo Fiord, belonging to Horten municipality. The prison is organized as a small local community (island community) with about 80 buildings, roads, beach zones, cultural landscape, football field, agricultural land and forest.  The official site of the Bastoy Prison mentions that in addition to the prison functions, there is a shop, library, information office, health services, church, school, NAV (government social services), dock, ferry service (with its own shipping agency) and a lighthouse with facilities to let for smaller meetings and seminars.  Fishing, football, gym, indoor climbing wall, spinning, cycling are some of the activities available at Bastoy.  Also, the prison handles most of its own rubbish, and there is a constant focus on minimizing CO2 emissions.  Sweden's Sollentuna jail is on the list of luxurious prisons. Reports have suggested that in prison in Sollentuna prison, inmates have kitchens to cook their own meals. They have their own couch to watch TV and a well-equipped gym to stay in shape.  During the final period of WWII, it was also a satellite camp of Hamburg's large Neuengamme concentration camp. There is a memorial for the camp nearby commemorating the time when this prison was used during the Nazi era in Germany.  It was renovated and reopened in 2011 and reports have mentioned that Fuhlsbuettel has sofas, workstations, and private bathrooms.  Justice Centre Leoben in Austria is reportedly made for non-violent offenders. The inmates here are provided with their own cell, a private bathroom, kitchen and a TV. They've also got a fully equipped gym and basketball area.  -"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights" -"All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person" More than prison, HMP Addiewell in Scotland is a learning facility where every inmate has at least 40 hours in a week to develop any productive skills they want. 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Hamburger Justizvollzugsbeamte schieben mehr als 50.000 Überstunden vor sich her Doch von einer Massenschlägerei will der rot-grüne Senat nichts wissen Im Mittelpunkt der Schlagzeilen steht immer wieder die Justizvollzugsanstalt Fuhlsbüttel Erst kürzlich schrieb ein Häftling einen Brief an die „Hamburger Morgenpost“ und sprach darin von „Szenen wie in mexikanischen oder südamerikanischen Knästen“ Nach Einschätzung der Justizexpertin der FDP-Bürgerschaftsfraktion ist diese Situation „ein Pulverfass für die Bediensteten und die Inhaftierten“ Anlass des Briefs an „Hamburger Morgenpost“ war ein Vorfall vom 25 bei dem es laut Senat während der Freistunde um 15.45 zu „einer Rangelei“ zwischen bis zu 18 Gefangenen kam Eine „Massenschlägerei“ habe es nicht gegeben „Die aufsichtführenden Bediensteten brachten die Ansammlung auseinander und lösten Alarm aus Dabei hielt er ein in der Anstalt zugelassenes Kartoffelschälmesser in der Hand“ erklärt der rot-grüne Senat auf eine aktuelle Anfrage der Abgeordneten Treuenfels-Frowein Die JVA-Beamten drängten den Gefangenen von der Gruppe ab und brachten ihn auf die Sicherungsstation handelte es sich „um eine Auseinandersetzung zwischen arabischen beziehungsweise nordafrikanischen und aus Albanien stammenden Gefangenen“ Was Rot-Grün lediglich als Rangelei bezeichnet drückt der Häftling in seinem Brief folgendermaßen aus: Zwei rivalisierende Gruppen hätten versucht Die Justizvollzugsbeamten hätten den wütenden Mob kaum bändigen können Wie aus der Senatsantwort auf eine jüngste Anfrage des CDU-Abgeordneten Richard Seelmaecker hervorgeht wurde die Freistunde wie üblich durch zwei Bedienstete beaufsichtigt Nach Auslösung des Alarms um 15.45 Uhr eilten acht weitere JVA-Beamte sowie zusätzlich drei Bedienstete der Revisionsgruppe der Abteilung Justizvollzug aus dem Hafthaus auf den Freistundenhof Nach Einschätzung der Liberalen Treuenfels-Frowein belegen „die Antworten des Senats die gefährliche Situation in Santa Fu“ Demnach kam es seit 2015 in dem Gefängnis zu sieben gewalttätigen Auseinandersetzungen zwischen Inhaftierten und zu fünf gegenüber Bediensteten „Hier immer nur von einzelnen Rangeleien zu sprechen verharmlost die Gefährlichkeit der Situation“ Nur mit dem Einsatz mehrerer Bedienstete sei die jüngste Schlägerei aufgelöst worden Eine Szene wie im Kino: Mitgefangene haben den mutmaßlichen Mörder der Freiburger Joggerin offenbar so brutal attackiert dass er erst in ein Krankenhaus und dann in ein anderes Gefängnis verlegt werden musste Ebenfalls auf dem Gelände angesiedelt ist die Sozialtherapeutische Anstalt wie Mitarbeiter das gut zwölf Hektar große Gelände im Stadtteil Ohlsdorf beschreiben Insgesamt unterhält Hamburg sechs Justizvollzugsanstalten Auslöser war ein zuvor eingegangener anonymer Hinweis wonach Waffen in die Anstalt eingeschleust worden seien Die Sicherheit der Bediensteten und Gefangenen sei fraglich dass die Sicherheit in der Justizvollzugsanstalt Fuhlsbüttel gewährleistet sei Die Opposition in der Bürgerschaft sieht das anders dass „ein zunehmendes Sicherheitsrisiko in den Hamburger Gefängnissen entsteht wie die Überwachung des Kontaktverhaltens der Inhaftierten dass etliche Stellen in den Gefängnissen unbesetzt sind können etwa weder Gefangene noch Besucher ausreichend kontrolliert werden Treuenfels-Frowein: „Seit Langem warnen wir vor den Auswirkungen des Personalmangels und den eskalierten Zuständen in der JVA Fuhlsbüttel.“ Aktuell sind 28 Stellen in der JVA nicht besetzt und die Fehlzeitenquote ist auf 15 Prozent angestiegen Ende 2016 waren 18,4 Stellen in Santa Fu unbesetzt Die FPD fordert Justizsenator Till Steffen (Grüne) auf „schnellstens für eine Verbesserung der Situation zu sorgen“ dass „die eingeleiteten Maßnahmen zum Personalaufbau nur zeitversetzt wirken können“ Bereits seit 2015 hat die Justizbehörde ihre Ausbildungskapazitäten zum Justizvollzugsbeamten deutlich erhöht Die WELT als ePaper: Die vollständige Ausgabe steht Ihnen bereits am Vorabend zur Verfügung – so sind Sie immer hochaktuell informiert. 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Business journalist with 18 years of experience covering primarily the aviation and mining industries at Reuters, the Australian Financial Review and the Sydney Morning Herald. 2021 780.2K views 8 itemsWhen you think of prisons your mind tends to go to thoughts of dank cells and rickety bunk beds Some of these nice prisons are on old college campuses to give the incarcerated a more scholarly feel and others have “open designs” that allow prisoners to roam freely we’ve collected information about some of the fanciest prisons in the world This minimum security prison is located on Bastoy Island in the middle of the Oslofjord. It houses slightly over 100 inmates who live in small cottages and work on the prison farm and horseback riding are the preferred pastimes of the prisoners In the Justice Center at Leoben, each prisoner is given a single cell, with a private bathroom, and kitchenette, plus a television. The weight room and outdoor recreation area add to the list of perks and amenities This top-of-the-line prison in Sollentuna includes cells with comfortable mattresses and private bathrooms they can cook dinner in the state-of-the-art kitchen before kicking back and watching TV on the couch Those held at Norway's Halden Prison can spend time in the library or get into cooking in their well-stocked kitchen This prison offers classes and even associate’s degrees in things like computer technology and business management Yankton was formerly a college campus airy spaces and dorm rooms converted into libraries and activity centers Those with good behavior can also volunteer off-site for groups like Habitat for Humanity The big draw to this prison is the community garden The word "prison" conjures images of harsh living conditions While this is the norm in most correctional facilities some of the best prisons in the world have gone as far as building prisons with modern amenities that allow inmates to maintain contact with the outside world These prisoners also have the opportunity to engage in activities that promote personal growth while they serve their sentences Europe is home to the most luxurious best prisons in the world, which typically have a smaller prison population but a wide range of unique amenities. Each facility has a special characteristic that makes it luxurious. Here’s a peek inside some of the best prisons in the world that you can confuse for a home. Read also A wooden cottage where prisoners live in Bastoy Prison. Photo: Marco Di LauroSource: Getty ImagesNorway is home to some of the most luxurious prisons in the world, and Bastoy Prison is one of them It is a maximum-security facility that eliminates the possibility of mass brawls Each inmate in Bastoy gets to reside in their private Maldives-style cottages and can participate in sports such as tennis several former detainees claim that the facility is more of a vocational centre than a jail Read also 'We need information' plead Peru farmers battling drought The HMP Addiewell prison in Scotland. Photo: @livbrowncrimeSource: InstagramHer Majesty's Prison Addiewell, located in southern Scotland is one the best rated prisons in the world It is a designated learning jail where each convict is given 40 hours each week to work on constructive skill development The 700 convicts at Addiewell are in excellent care and the facility primarily focuses on preparing them for successful reintegration into society after release Champ-Dollon Prison, Switzerland. Photo: Jean-Pierre clatotSource: Getty ImagesFormerly known for overcrowding, Champ-Dollon Prison now has roomy triple-occupancy cells and an adjoining bathroom Inmates might imagine themselves less as inmates and more as roommates working together on their recovery path because of the abundance of facilities available Read also Indonesia's coal love affair still aflame despite pledges The Sollentuna Prison in Switzerland. Photo: @hi_impacttipsSource: TwitterThis correctional facility provides individual cells with comfy mattresses and adjacent restrooms for its inmates. The inmates in Sollentuna Prison enjoy first-rate amenities such as a fully-equipped gym, a kitchen they are free to use, and a comfortable leisure room with a television and couches. The Halden Prison in Norway. Photo: @datchughuySource: TwitterNorway is one of the countries with the best prisons in the world. One of its well praised prison is the Halden Prison. It is deemed the best prison in the world because it provides its inmates with beautiful sceneries surrounded by vast vegetation and natural light. Read also Maghreb farmers embrace drones to fight climate change Each convict receives private, luxurious living chambers. The Halden Prison offers a recreation area with movies, television shows, and video games The JVA Fuhlsbuettel prison in Germany. Photo: @mideysmithSource: TwitterJVA Fuhlbuettel in Hamburg is among the best and most comfortable jails for long-term inmates. In 2011, JVA Fuhlsbuettel Prison was refurbished and reopened the inmates are provided with a is a small meeting room The Chillon Castle in Switzerland, near Lake Geneva, is one of the top 10 best prisons in the world. It has served numerous purposes throughout history. This castle has operated as a military enforcement station, medieval fort, and jail. It has also served as private property for summertime use. Read also Paris business district looks to students to replace workers The facility has impressive architecture and is aesthetically stunning Remember to carry your camera; this landmark is well worth the trip and even has a moat HMP Berwyn Prison in UK. Photo: Dan KitwoodSource: Getty ImagesThe HMP Berwyn is among the best correctional facilities in the United Kingdom Inmates in these cells have access to a laptop The provided laptops are used to order meals for the entire week This facility can house up to 2,100 male detainees who are referred to as "men" rather than "prisoners," and guards knock before entering their chambers Dancing inmates at Cebu Prison. Photo: David HogsholtSource: Getty ImagesAlthough Cebu Prison correctional facility is not as luxurious as some of the jails on this list, it has been a leader in providing inmates with opportunities for creative expression and entertainment. Read also 2023 Ghana's Most Beautiful: Ashanti Region's Ebo to empower young girls with vocational skills training Inmates at this correctional facility sing and dance to various musical selections In addition to performing for civilian audiences The Justice Center Leoben in Austria. Photo: @ThaRealBelloSource: TwitterEach Justice Center Leoben inmate gets a single cell with a private bathroom the facility provides the inmates with an outdoor entertainment space Inmates at the California Training Facility. Photo: @Justin WoldSource: FacebookThe California Prison is one of the most luxurious prisons in America. The facility decided to utilize this previously unused jail that was constructed in 2000 and began by charging an outrageous $155 a night for convicts to stay in an unoccupied correctional facility. In addition to gaming tables, bathrooms, cells, beds, and showers, inmates can access numerous entertainment programs on a widescreen HDTV. The jail is a significant improvement over the usual facility. Read also UK prepares to host global leaders' gathering on AI San Pedro may not be the most luxurious correctional facility, but it does merit recognition for its unique approach to jail life. San Pedro Prison may be the most unconventionally comfortable correctional facility in the world, with self-appointed leaders and entire neighbourhoods complete with homes and families, cafes and businesses. Norway's prison system accommodates around three thousand individuals, and it is widely recognized as one of the world's most efficient and compassionate systems. In Norway, capital punishment and life imprisonment are not part of the legal framework. Read also 'The war room': Israeli tech workers band together in hostage search The best prisons in the world provide unique amenities ensuring prisoners experience a comfortable and safe life as they serve their sentences These facilities are not meant for punishing wrongdoers but for rehabilitating and equipping them with the skills that would make them better individuals after serving their jail terms Photo: canva.com (modified by author)Source: OriginalYen.com.gh recently published an article on the largest hotels in the world with the highest number of rooms These hotels offer visitors many luxurious amenities Other hotels in this list include the City Centre and The Venetian in Las Vegas