The Celtic League claims the Manx Government is breaching United Nations guidelines on the treatment of prisoners by housing adult and juvenile offenders together in prison.
Director of Information Bernard Moffatt says overcrowding at Victoria Road (pictured) has forced the move.
In the past, men and women have been forced to share wings because of an accommodation crisis.
Mr Moffatt says that was bad enough, but the present situation is even worse:
Garff Commissioners hosting offshore windfarm drop in session today
It has invited representatives from Orsted and campaign group Not4Iom to attend
No harbour basin work planned in Laxey this summer
Regular inspections will continue but re-grading work not necessary at this time
Public invited to suggest new brownfield site for potential re-development
A consultation has been launched by the Cabinet Office
Anthony Allen re-elected as chair at Onchan Commissioners
Commissioner says it's been an honour to serve in the role over the last 12 months
Police urge public to check person's identification if claiming to be a police officer
Constabulary says it's not aware of an officer visiting a Manx resident to voice concerns over social media posts
