Inmates at Wakefield Prison, known as 'Monster Mansion', have complained about delays in receiving £300 'Birthday Parcels' under the prison's incentives scheme. The parcels, introduced two years ago for long-term prisoners as a reward for good behaviour, are paid for by family members and purchased from approved suppliers.
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) reported that the scheme has become 'very popular among prisoners', but noted ongoing concerns about timely delivery. Property-related complaints have risen from 423 to 501 in the past year, making it the second most complained-about issue at the prison.
Wakefield holds notorious inmates including Roy Whiting, Mark Bridger, and Reynhard Sinaga. The prison has clarified policies on property and volumetric control since November 2024, and improved systems for transferring property to receiving prisons within 28 days.
A Prison Service spokesperson stated that all items go through mandatory security checks before being issued to prisoners. The parcels allow inmates to receive up to £300 worth of new clothing annually around their birthday, linked to their incentive status.
