Part of attempts to alleviate overcrowding
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed 'portable cells' are beginning to be used by prisoners categorised as 'low risk'.
It's part of efforts to alleviate overcrowding, with the number of inmates almost reaching capacity.
Twenty-four portable cells have now undergone the necessary risk assessments and security checks.
The Isle of Man Prison can accommodate 141 prisoners – in May, there were 134 people behind bars.
All buses to run as planned this weekend
Bus Vannin has confimed it will operate as normal
Court for Douglas man accused of being 'peeping Tom'
63-year-old charged with provoking behaviour
Emergency services responding to road traffic incident near House of Manannan
Police, fire and ambulance on scene at East Quay
Cannan: 'Completely unsustainable' for Manx Care to keep overspending
Chief minister says urgent turnaround plan is required
DEFA minister admits agricultural shows weren't suitable alternative to Food and Drink Festival
Event would have been taking place this weekend
Expressions of interest opened for housing development in Castletown
94 houses to become local authority stock
