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Hewell is a men’s prison in the village of Tardebigge, near Redditch in Worcestershire.
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The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.
How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.
Leeds is an adult male prison in the Armley area of Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Forms to use with the Criminal Procedure Rules.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
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Durham Prison is a men’s prison in the city of Durham.
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