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    History

    Belmarsh Prison was built on part of the East site of the former Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, and became operational on 2 April 1991. It adjoins Woolwich Crown Court.
    In 1991, th… See more

    The prison today

    Belmarsh is a Category A Prison holding inmates from all over England and Wales. It also houses other categories of prisoners from primarily the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) and Magistrates' Courts in South East … See more

    Notable Governors

    Jenny Louis, governor of HM Prison Belmarsh, Britain’s first female black governor accused of bullying staff. The outcome of the investigation and any subsequent actions taken regarding these allegations … See more

    Notable inmates

    Ali Harbi Ali, murdered MP David Amess
    Paul 'Des' Ballard, television presenter, caused death by dangerous driving, and various other crimes including rape
    David Copeland, neo-Nazi who bombed a gay pub, Brixton Mar… See more