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Criminals in a London prison are given fry-ups and football training, jail inspectors report.
Chelsea Football Club organized regular sessions for the delays at HMP Brixton which, along with yoga and boxing lessons, has been praised in a recent review.
According to inspectors, those behind bars in south London are enjoying the fruits of prison bosses making their lives “as decent as possible”.
Foodies in the capital will already know about HMP Brixton’s posh public restaurant, The Clink, where the entire workforce is made up of late-trainers.
Anyone wishing to book a 3 course meal or afternoon tea for 32.50 at the charity venue must first go through a security check.
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But it’s not just diners getting good food, as those on lockdown can also enjoy big cooked breakfasts consisting of fried bread, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, and eggs.
On Thursday, the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) praised the range of activities and food available to inmates at HMP Brixton.
Kitchens at the 700-person prison prepare “excellent food” as “significant efforts” have been made to make prison life easier during lockdown, the IMB said.
The new report states: “The kitchen team has started providing cooked breakfasts to small groups of men, on a rotating pattern.
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“Special meals are provided for particular occasions: religious festivals and the months that celebrate black history and Gypsy, Roma and Traveler culture.”
During the Covid-19 closures, The Clink restaurant, which has now returned to seating for 120 people, launched a ‘click and collect’ service for the public.
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The acclaimed restaurant employs 20 inmates who learn on the job as chefs, baristas, and front desk staff.
The report says: “Before covid, there were 20 men employed.
“The restaurant was open to staff and boxed food for click and pick up and local delivery.
“The Board acknowledges and applauds your [the Governor’s and staff’s] commitment, his ability to deal with difficult and changing conditions, and his efforts to make life for men in Brixton as decent as possible.”
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