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Kriminalomsorgen
The Norwegian Correctional Service (in Norwegian language, Norwegian: ''Kriminalomsorgen'') is a government agency responsible for the implementation of detention and punishment in a way that is reassuring for the society and for preventing crimes. The agency is governed by the Minister of Justice and the Police (Norway), Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The agency was created as the Prison Board ( later written ''Fengselsstyret'') in 1875 and was subordinate to the Department of Justice and Police, headed by a director. The Prison Board was disbanded in 2002 and replaced by the Norwegian Correctional Service. Kragerø Prison is (as of 2016) Norway's fourth prison for females and a fifth is expected to start operating as a wing of Kongsvinger Prison in the beginning of 2017. Organization The Correctional Service is organised into a hierarchy consisting of the Correctional Services Directorate (''Kriminalomsorgsdirektoratet'') which is responsible for the pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oslo Prison
Oslo Prison () is the district prison of Oslo, Norway. It is the largest prison in Norway, with a capacity of around 350 detainees. The prison was called ' until 2001. The prison has several departments. Department A is the former Botsfengselet, Grønlandsleiret 41, popularly called "Botsen". Department B is a former brewery located in Åkebergveien, Åkebergveien 11, popularly called "Bayer'n". Department C, called "Stifinner'n", is located in the former prison hospital at Åkebergveien, and is designated for prisoners with drug problems. External links Oslo Prison, homepage in English References Norwegian Correctional Services Botsfengselet Prisons in Norway History of Oslo {{Norway-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
