HM Prison Belmarsh
His Majesty's Prison Belmarsh is a Category A men's prison in Thamesmead, southeast London, England. The prison is used in high-profile cases, particularly those concerning national security. Within the prison grounds is the High Security Unit (HSU), which consists of 48 single cells. It is run by His Majesty's Prison Service. The prison has been called "Britain's Guantanamo Bay" due to the long-term detention of terrorism suspects without charge.
| Location | Western Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0EB |
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| Security class | Adult Male/Category A |
| Capacity | 792 |
| Population | 675 (as of August 2021) |
| Opened | 1991 |
| Managed by | HM Prison Services |
| Governor | Jenny Louis |
| Website | Belmarsh at justice.gov.uk |
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