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Prison governors criticise ‘ever-longer sentences’
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Governors, he said, face an “impossible task of keeping crumbling, overcrowded and increasingly violent prisons running in a way that keeps the public safe. Ever-longer sentences keep placing an unsustainable strain on the prison system unless it is properly funded, making it harder to rehabilitate dangerous offenders.
WEBJun 6, 2007 · MANDATORY ACTIONS. Governors of establishments and Directors of Contracted Prisons are responsible for ensuring the development, implementation and maintenance of their local Violence Reduction Strategy. This is both central to the aims of the Prison Service and fulfils a duty under Health and Safety Legislation.
EDS – Extended Determinate Sentences – insidetime
WEBDec 30, 2021 · Extended determinate sentences (EDS) were introduced in December 2012 as the replacement to the IPP sentence. Since coming into force, this sentence has caused a lot of confusion and frustration. Although EDS are determinate sentences, they are different from normal determinate sentences, mainly due to their automatic release dates. Many judges were not familiar with…
Rule 39 Correspondence – guidance - insidetime
WEBCorrespondence addressed to legal advisers needs to have the words ‘rule 39 correspondence’ and the prisoner’s name written on the back of the envelope. The letter should be sealed which will then be checked by dispatch who will confirm the authenticity of the intended recipient. Where a letter is not clearly marked but the letter is ...
WEBThe Use of Force Training Manual (formerly Prison Service Order 1601) is used when training staff in the use of force, including Personal Safety and Control and Restraint techniques. The Training Manual is issued as a CD Rom to …
Articles - insidetime & insideinformation
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Prisoners choose between showers or meds in ‘most overcrowded jail’. Inside Time Reports. 5th September 2024. 1. *Newsround.
Poverty and crime – insidetime & insideinformation
WEBMar 31, 2023 · Poverty and crime have a complex and often contentious relationship. Though it is increasingly accepted that poverty does not cause crime, there is still much evidence linking the two. The cost of being unable to afford necessities, combined with the lack of opportunity for social and economic advancement, creates a breeding ground for criminal activity.…
Inside Time, the prisoners’ newspaper: - insidetime
WEBNov 30, 2015 · Inside Time, the prisoners’ newspaper: 25 years of news and views behind bars. Last month, the Founder and Editor of Inside Time, Eric McGraw gave PET’s Annual Lecture. The lecture, on Monday 2 November 2015, was followed by a discussion with a panel and audience question and answer session. “When I look …