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Chief Minister proud of "progressive" prison

Howard Quayle reacts to 'Best Little Prison in Britain?' series

The Chief Minister insists he's proud of the Isle of Man Prison, despite criticism following an ITV documentary.

The first episode of 'The Best Little Prison in Britian?' showed inmates at Jurby going to the gym and spending money on chocolate bars at the prison shop.

Despite the negative reaction on social media, Howard Quayle says the facility is progressive, focusing on rehabilitation.

He hopes the six-week series will show more aspects of the prison's work:

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