Prison suspends visits

Wednesday 01 April 2020

Guernsey's prison has suspended all visits for the time being, while the island copes with the corona virus pandemic.

Prisoners wil be able to maintain contact with their families via in-cell phones and by post.

"Guernsey prison is taking every necessary precaution in line with directives from Public Health to support the States of Guernsey response to covid-19," a spokesperson for Les Nicolles said. "As a result, we have steadily reduced the amount of non-essential visitors and services over the last few days.

Pictured: Prisoners can use in-cell phones to contact their family.

"In light of these new measures, I am immediately suspending all physical visits to the prison in order to safeguard everyone - both staff and prisoners.

"I want to take this opportunity to give my assurance that the safety and wellbeing of everyone at the prison is at the forefront of these measures and is my very highest priority."

The situation will be reviewed as the situation continues to change.

Anyone with concerns can contact the prison on 248376 for more information.