Prescoed, the Monmouthshire open prison with a special emphasis on the word "open", has been named one of the best in England and Wales today. It is one of six to be awarded High Performing Prison status by the Home Office. Director general of the Prison Service Phil Wheatley says:
“The high performing establishments highlighted this year fully deserve this recognition. They are delivering exceptional levels of care and support for some of the most difficult and vulnerable people in society, all the time looking to further improve the way they work."
For a quick background on the exceptional levels of care and support provided by HMP Prescoed, look here, here and here.
Tom Lehrer gave up political satire when the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Henry Kissinger in 1973. I feel similar.