Dash Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 It's the ultimate prison break for murderers and rapists - en-suite bathrooms, £1million Banksy-style art and even windows without bars. That's the 'hard-time' waiting for some of Norway's most dangerous criminals in the new purpose built £15 million Halden Prison. The jail took 10 years to build and has been touted to be 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-notch 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 pampered prisoners can even enjoy a gym - complete with rock-climbing wall - a music studio and luxury library. Architect Hans Henrik Hoilund admitted Halden holds some of Norway's most dangerous prisoners but - believes its design means they don't re-offend. He said: 'The most important thing is that the prison looks as much like the outside world as possible. 'To avoid an institutional feel, exteriors are not concrete but made of bricks, galvanized steel and larch; the buildings seem to have grown organically from the woodlands. 'And while there is one obvious symbol of incarceration - a 20-foot concrete security wall along the prison's perimeter - trees obscure it. 'And it's top has been rounded off, so it isn't too hostile.' The Norwegian Banksy-style artist Dolk was also hired to paint a £1million mural on the prison wall showing a prisoner in striped uniform using a ball and chain as a shot put. Halden opened it's doors officially last month, taking in the first batch of inmates. Prison governor Are Hoidal said there have been no escape attempts. He said: 'In the Norwegian prison system, there's a focus on human rights and respect. 'We don't see any of this as unusual. 'When they arrive many of them are in bad shape and we want to build them up, give them confidence through education and work and have them leave as better people.' Halden also features jogging trails in nearby woods and a freestanding two-bedroom house where inmates can host their families during overnight visits. In Norway only 20 per cent of prisoners end up back in jail after release, compared to between 50 and 60 per cent in the UK. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1277158/Halden-Prison-Inside-Norways-posh-new-jail.html And pics... http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/05/11/article-1277158-0985D624000005DC-56_634x423.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/05/11/article-1277158-09856885000005DC-709_634x698.jpg http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/05/11/article-1277158-0985D81F000005DC-61_634x370.jpg This is so much better than my own house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Not surprised, Norway is a really rich country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clutch Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 wow thats sick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I wish i can be in there for life, only if they got computers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJNJ Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Looks incredible. Looks wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than the little apartment I live in. I know it's nice and all, but I don't know about the idea of murderers, rapists, etc., spend their sentence like this. Unless this really improves their mindset on things, I don't.... know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 You read it here first: If I don't find a job by I'm 30, you'll see me in those photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I wonder what type of food they're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDevil Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 You read it here first: If I don't find a job by I'm 30, you'll see me in those photos.do we really have to wait, we know that by 30 you wont have a job.i say we just take a roadtrip to norway, and try and rob a bank.either A: we rob the bank and have enough money to buy a place like that orB: we get arrested, and get to live there!win-win in my books 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Wow! That's nicer than half the of inmates actual houses I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Is there a no butt fudge rule in there? If not, nty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 do we really have to wait, we know that by 30 you wont have a job.i say we just take a roadtrip to norway, and try and rob a bank.either A: we rob the bank and have enough money to buy a place like that orB: we get arrested, and get to live there!win-win in my books You dont even have to rob a bank, you can just rob the Norwegians, they are all rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentch Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 Dang, if only it wasn't prison then I wouldn't mind going there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted May 14, 2010 Report Share Posted May 14, 2010 I wish i can be in there for life, only if they got computers too. WTF? You don't get the one that really matters, [expletive]. So this place sucks, and I would not want to be locked up for life in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 I wish i can be in there for life, only if they got computers too. I wouldn't be surprised if they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Doesn't look like you have to worry about dropping the soap there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Most awesome prison ever, its better than a lot of homes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted May 15, 2010 Report Share Posted May 15, 2010 Doesn't look like you have to worry about dropping the soap there They probably have machines that pick up the soap for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly3rs18 Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 WTF? You don't get the one that really matters, [expletive]. So this place sucks, and I would not want to be locked up for life in there. obviously id rather be free, but if i was homeless or poor in the US, then why not figure out a way to norway and get sent to that jail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted May 19, 2010 Report Share Posted May 19, 2010 wow.. cool place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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