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What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
When someone arrives at prison they have at least one interview and…
Prisoners who follow rules can earn privileges. This is called the…
Prisoners are entitled to the same standard of healthcare and treatment as…
Staff are trained to spot prisoners at risk of bullying, suicide or…
Women who give birth in prison can keep their baby for the first 18 months…
Courses are normally available to help prisoners get new skills, for…
Pentonville is a men’s prison and young offender institution in the London Borough of Islington, North London.
We keep those sentenced to prison in custody, helping them lead law-abiding and useful lives, both while they are in prison and after they are released. HMPS is part of HM Prison and Probation Service .
Visiting a prisoner: visiting times, keeping in touch by email, telephone or letter, banned items and sending money to a prisoner by debit card or online bank transfer
This guide provides information about being arrested in Venezuela and what conditions are like in prison there.
New laws will end automatic release for badly behaved offenders and strengthen community punishment.
Exeter is a men’s prison in Exeter city centre in Devon.
Find information on prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales, including how to arrange visits and how to stay in touch with prisoners.
How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence
Haverigg is a men’s open prison near Millom in Cumbria.
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