heretics. 608. Prison Boss Finally Reveals Why Tommy Robinson Was Separated in Prison
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Jan 15, 2026 Vanessa Frake, a former UK prison governor with extensive experience in notorious institutions like Holloway and Wormwood Scrubs, shares her insights on the impact of rising Islam in prisons. She explains the rationale behind separating high-profile inmates like Tommy Robinson for safety reasons. Vanessa dives into officer-prisoner dynamics, highlighting manipulation, staffing challenges, and recruitment issues. She also discusses the emotional toll on staff, the complexities of managing diverse prisoner populations, and the pressing need for reform in the penal system.
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Rapid Growth Of Islam In Wormwood Scrubs
- Vanessa Frake observed Muslim attendance at prayers grew from ~60 in 2002 to ~400-500 by 2013 at Wormwood Scrubs.
- She says large single-faith groups strain staffing and control, forcing split services and extra imams.
Separation Is A Security Decision
- Vanessa says high-profile prisoners like Tommy Robinson are removed for their safety, others' safety, and staff safety.
- She frames such separations as a routine security response, not necessarily validation of views.
Deport Foreign Nationals Promptly
- Vanessa urges immediate deportation of foreign national prisoners when countries will accept them and criticises long detention without return.
- She highlights the taxpayer and overcrowding costs of deportation backlogs and calls for decisive action.
