"It can lead to disputes between inmates that have bloody consequences," he said.

On August 24, 1995 fighting broke out between inmates in the dining hall.

This caused much fighting in between inmates, which was probably what the guards wanted.

The court did not make prison officials liable for all violence between inmates.

He said there would be no contact between visitors and inmates.

The trust pointed to high rates of violence between inmates and frequent attacks on the staff at the prison.

She helps to keep prisoners' records and to stop any conflicts between inmates.

He said there was some contact between inmates and negotiators.

The jail has since taken steps to avoid further contact between male and female inmates, he said.

And just how do you prevent contact between inmates?