Cryptic crossword clue
Cool prison venues to be redesigned 12

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word UNRESPONSIVE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Cool" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cool = unresponsive.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does UNRESPONSIVE mean?

UNRESPONSIVE adjective
  1. Not responsive; unreactive.
  2. Indifferent or apathetic; emotionless.

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