The Minister for home affairs is rejecting any suggestion prisoners are living a life of luxury at the Island's new £41.7 million prison at Jurby.
It's a year and a day since inmates were moved from the old jail in Victoria Road, Douglas to the new purpose built facility in the north.
Mr Earnshaw says rehabilitation is always an important aim, but 'benefits' are only offered to encourage and reward good behaviour:
Bus dispute ‘a considerable way apart’ as talks continue, says infrastructure minister
Tim Crookall optimistic progress is possible despite ongoing strike action and disagreements over contracts and pay structure
Noble's bed capacity exceeding industry-recognised 'safe levels'
The health minister's been responding to an urgent Tynwald question
Government monitoring Middle East conflict with “great concern”, says chief minister
Economic Strategy Board continues to meet weekly as ministers assess energy prices, travel disruption and potential economic impacts
Lord Street Development will bring jobs and a renewed sense of pride
Yesterday, the 12-storey multi-purpose development was granted approval by the board