vulnerable prisoners and sex offenders. Considerable advance had also been made in reducing the supply of narcotics into the prison, and in addressing drug addiction treatment. However, the report also highlighted concerns over poor exercise facilities for prisoners, and whether foreign prisoners had enough access to specialised help. Security enhancement works In October 2003 a new entrance gateway system came into operation at Stafford to upgrade the facility's security. The prison today HM Prison Stafford is classed as a Category 'C' Prison facility for male adults. In April 2014 it became a sex-offenders-only prison. Accommodation at the prison consists mainly of double-occupancy cells, excepting G Wing which is single occupancy. Notable former inmates William Booth, forger. George Smith, penal executioner. William Palmer, physician and convicted murderer, executed and buried at HM Prison Stafford. Michael Collins, Irish revolutionary prisoner of war, held in the facility in 1916. Ashley Blake, television presenter Rolf Harris, artist and televisual entertainer. See also Listed buildings in Stafford (Outer Area) References External links Ministry of Justice pages on Stafford Buildings and structures in Stafford Stafford Prisons in Staffordshire 1793 establishments in England Stafford