While criticising their conduct, the Daily Mail understands Ms Dixon allowed a baby shower to be held on prison grounds. He is also a member of a group that is tasked with setting policy across the female prison estate. Former governor Professor Ian Acheson warned inappropriate relationships between prison staff left them 'wide open to potential manipulation'. 'We escalated the Board's concerns to Governor Dixon on a number of occasions, both in a Board setting and in one-to-one meetings. 'We also had concerns about the environment which the relationship was creating for female prisoners.

Source: Daily Mail December 22, 2025 12:28 UTC