HMP Kingston (Portsmouth)

HM Prison Kingston was originally built in 1877 to the Victorian radial design.

Originally the prison accommodated domestic lifers. However in recent years there has been a change of emphasis and today the population has now progressed to a more general Category 'B' lifer population, including a wing for Category 'C' lifers.

Governor: Ian Telfer

Accommodation: Main Prison – single cells. Category ‘C' Unit – multi-occupancy rooms.

Operational capacity: 196 as of 6th November 2006