Plans to house all Islamic terrorists in a ‘British Alcatraz’ style prison unveiled

The proposed jail, which would be similar to Alcatraz (pictured), would hold all 131 Islamist inmates convicted of terror offences in a single secure unit (Picture: Alamy)

Plans to set up a single jail that would house all Islamic terrorists under one roof are expected to be backed by Ministers.
The jail would hold all 131 Islamist inmates convicted of terror offences in a single secure unit.
The plan is reportedly supported by a review commissioned by Justice Secretary Michael Gove.

Michael Gove (Picture: Getty Images)

Earlier this week, David Cameron hinted that he is ‘prepared to consider major changes’ to stop these inmates from spreading their views.
In his speech, he said he would ‘not stand by’ and watch the 1,000 or so inmates be radicalised.
The Ministry of Justice has denied plans to create such a prison but ministers are expected to back the idea of segregating them, in an approach similar to the French penal system.

Durham jail (Picture: Alamy)

At the moment, dangerous inmates are dispersed across six prisons, which include units in Durham, York, Worcestershire, West Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and London.
The prison would hold notorious terrorists currently serving sentences such as Mohammed Rehman and Ahmed Khan, who both planned to kill hundreds of civilians by blowing up Westfield shopping centre and the London Underground.
Those against the ‘British Alcatraz’ are concerned that putting all radicals in one prison would create a central point for protest, like Guantanamo Bay.
A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: ‘No plans for a single prison for terrorist prisoners are under discussion or form part of any review.’
Metro