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UK: Lincoln prison riots:

01 November 2002

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Rioting took place at Lincoln prison on the night of 23 October 2002, with over 550 prison and police officers deployed to regain control over the jail, following the overpowering of a prison guard and the torching of parts of the jail. The jail was in the hands of inmates for over eight hours. More than 200 inmate places were destroyed. Of particular significance is the revelation that the Prison Service had in place preparations for the rapid deployment of MUFTI (Minimum Use of Force, Tactical Intervention) squads from other jails, on the basis that such revolts by prisoners were anticipated, and the fact that a no-fly zone was declared around the jail until control was regained. HMP Lincoln was 200 over capacity when the riot took place. Martin Narey, who began his career at HMP Lincoln, declared that the jail, (which had been described routinely in the media as a "hell-hole" following disgraced Conservative MP Jeffrey Archer's transfer there) was a "good jail" and promised to "crack down" on those involved in the riot. Guardian 24.10.02; Miscarriages of Justice UK

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