New Prison Governor appointed to HMP La Moye

Monday, 7 July 2025 12:09

A new prison governor has been appointed to HMP La Moye.

Paul Yates, currently prison governor at HMP Nottingham, will take up the role with the States of Jersey Prison Service in September on a three year contract.

He replaces Susie Richardson who resigned last year.

Mr Yates began his career as a street-based youth working before taking a degree in Social Work and becoming a probation officer in 1996. He joined the prison service in 2008. He was made an OBE in 2022.

HMP Nottingham is a Category B men’s Reception and Resettlement prison in the Sherwood area of Nottingham which serves courts in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Speaking about his appointment, Mr Yates said:

“I am very pleased to take on this role. My priority is to build on the excellent work already in train by the team at HMP La Moye and I am looking forward serving the States of Jersey, and the people of Jersey.

"At HMP Nottinghamshire I have pursued a passion for building a rehabilitative culture, reducing re-offending and public protection.

“I look forward to building on the work happening at La Moye and combining my skills and experience with that of the senior team at La Moye to ensure the best outcomes for all prisoners.”

Deputy Mary Le Hegarat, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs has welcomed Mr Yates to the position, saying he was chosen 'from a very strong field of external candidates'.