Changi Prison
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Changi Prison is a prison in the eastern part of Singapore. It was a prisoner of war camp used by Japan to hold Allied POWs during World War II. The Changi camp was situated in and around the former British Army barracks on the eastern peninsula of Singapore island. Despite its reputation, Changi was comparatively comfortable and of 87,000 POWs who passed through the camp, only 850 died. [1] (http://www.awm.gov.au/journal/j33/blackburn.htm) James Clavell is one of the most famous survivors. He wrote about his experiences in the book King Rat.
Currently, death row inmates are held there before they are executed by hanging every Friday morning.
Sources
- Fong, Tanya. "New Changi Prison goes high-tech." The Straits Times: August 16, 2004. [2] (http://www.straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/storyprintfriendly/0,1887,267486,00.html?)
- Choo, Johnson. "New technology at Changi Prison Complex allows focus on rehabilitation." Channel News Asia: August 16, 2004. [3] (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/print/101233/1/.html)
External links
- Changi drawings {1942-1945} (http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an11368339) / John Noel Douglas Harrison (1911-1980)
- Changi Chapel and Museum Official Website (http://www.changimuseum.com/)