The Government says that preparations to make the new jail at Jurby a
totally smoke free area have been underway for months.
The whole Island is due to have indoor smoking restrictions introduced from next week.
A former prisoner says cigarettes play an important part in day to day existence 'inside':
It is estimated that the vast majority of prisoners in the Island do smoke. There will be nicotine replacement therapy available.
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Four freed from car after Foxdale crash
Fire crews called out in the early hours
‘Cover-up’: Details of ‘peaceful protest’ at prison disputed
Questions raised around how events unfolded at Jurby facility
Castletown Commissioners brands Market Square vandalism an 'act of stupidity'
The local authority claims there was 'blatant damage' to floral planters and displays