THE TELEGRAPH: A luxury prison containing en-suite bathrooms, £1 million Banksy-style art and windows without bars, has been built in Norway.
The £15 million Halden Prison took 10 years to build and has been touted as the most humane in the world for its 252 inmates.
Prison authorities claim the luxury environment of the 75-acre site helps reduce the country's already very low crime rate.
Each inmate gets a private cell with mini-fridge, flat-screen TV and even a private en-suite bathroom and barless windows - because they let in more sunlight.
Then for every 12 to 15 rooms there is a top-spec kitchen with stainless steel work tops and lounge areas complete with IKEA-style sofas and coffee tables.
To cap-off their stay at Halden the prisoners are also able to use a gym, complete with rock-climbing wall, a music studio, and a luxury library. >>> | Tuesday, May 11, 2010
