Inmates at Britain's first privately-run jail in East Yorkshire have asked to be moved - because staff are too friendly, says a report out today.

The culture shock for some prisoners transferred to the relaxed and spotless Wolds jail, at Brough, proved so unsettling they asked to be taken to jails where the more familiar "mutual antipathy" between staff and inmates exists.

In a glowing report of conditions at the Group 4 run-prison, Chief Inspector of Prisons Sir David Ramsbotham said excellent staff/prisoner relations had created a humane, safe and caring community.

Inmates were on first-name terms with staff, who addressed them either by name or Mr, shared meals with them.

The reception process was "no more threatening than checking in at the airport", and bullying, drug use and graffiti were uncommon throughout.

Sir David reported that tough-nuts found themselves relaxing their guard and "opening up" as they acclimatised to the new environment.

However, for some it proved too much, with complaints that it was not a "proper" jail.

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