Jargon-Buster: Types of prison sentence

Jargon-Buster: Types of prison sentence

What is a ‘determinate sentence’? When are people subject to ‘extended licence periods’? Does ‘life’ ever mean life? See below for a helpful jargon- buster when it comes to prison sentences. In the UK there are three broad categories of prison sentence: ‘Determinate’...
The Prison Rules Have Changed

The Prison Rules Have Changed

A new version of the prison rules came into force earlier this year. The prison rules (formally known as the ‘Prison Discipline Procedures’) govern prisoners’ behaviour in custody. A breach of the rules means that you’re hauled in front of the Prison Governor or,...