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The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.
Belmarsh is a high security prisoner’s prison in southeast London.
How to challenge a decision by a magistrates' court. Including how to get a fine reviewed, if you did not know about your case, how to appeal to the Crown Court.
High Down is a men’s prison and young offender institution (YOI) near Sutton in Surrey.
If you are found guilty of a crime, your sentence will depend on a number of factors, including the type, seriousness and circumstances of the crime.
Birmingham Prison is a men’s prison in the Winson Green area of Birmingham.
How to appeal a decision by a Crown Court. Find out which forms you'll need and what the appeal process involves.
Ranby is a men’s prison in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Hull is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) for men over 18 just outside Hull, East Yorkshire.
Cardiff Prison is a men’s prison in the centre of Cardiff, Wales.
Find out why you might get a civil injunction, Community Protection Notice, Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) (formerly known as ASBOs), what it means and what happens if you break it.
Berwyn is a men’s prison in Wrexham, North Wales.
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
This collection brings together all of HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Policy Frameworks.
Liverpool Prison is a men’s prison in the Walton area of Liverpool.
Proven reoffending quarterly statistics
The Mount is a men’s prison in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire.
Serious young offenders will be turned away from gangs and knife crime through rigorous education and training at the country’s first Secure School.
You have the right to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional - where to get help with papers and procedures
What you can do if an employee is called up for jury service, and how to sort out their pay or help them claim an allowance
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