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FAST FACTS

Fully updated for 2008.

What are they? Split into three sections Fast Facts consists of around 600 pages of detailed, accurate information about individual prison establishments, the law in relation to them, and a comprehensive series of 25 chapters of advice for those in custody spanning reception right the way through to release.

Who are they for? Anyone with a professional or personal interest in prisons. If you are a lawyer with clients in custody, a member of the prison or probation services, IMB, voluntary sector caseworker, or have a loved one in prison, then this product gives you the most accurate, detailed and upto date information on all penal establishments as well as.

What do they cost? Between £14.99 and £19.99 each.

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FAST FACTS 1 (2.5MB) £19.99

PRISON & YOI ESTABLISHMENTS 2008.

(ENGLAND AND WALES)

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What is it? From Acklington to Wymott, over 300 pages crammed with accurate up to date information on all prison and young offender establishments in England and Wales; providing such details as:

Contact information
Names of Key Officials
Regime
Accommodation
Visiting times and booking information
Education Classes and facilities
Work & pay
Training
Physical Education facilities
Religious facilities
Healthcare
Discipline
Latest Inspection Report

 


 

FAST FACTS 2: (1.5MB) £16.99

ADVICE IN CUSTODY 2008

(ENGLAND & WALES).

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What is it? From reception right the way through to release, 160 pages crammed with accurate up to date advice and information: covering

Reception & Induction
Offending Behaviour Programmes
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Requests and Complaints
Letters, Visits & Telephone Calls
Drugs and Alcohol
The Prison Disciplinary System
Who Can Help?
Healthcare
Religion
Race & Diversity
Social Security and Discharge Grants
Release, Parole & Recall
Life Sentences
Women Prisoners
18-21 year old offenders
15-17 year old offenders
Foreign Prisoners
Disability in Prison
Education and Training
Work and Pay
Incentives and Earned Privileges
Minorities in Prison
Elderly Prisoners
Segregation


 

FAST FACTS 3 (750KB) £14.99

PRISONERS & THE LAW 2008.
(ENGLAND AND WALES)

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What is it? If you want to know the law as it relates to prisoners, this is where you’ll find it. Over 100 pages of accurate, detailed information about prisoners and the law – including more than 250 penal law cases that are indexed and referenced.

This e-publication includes:
Prisoners & The Law.
Introduction.
Prison Service Orders, Advice and Instructions 
Primary and Secondary Legislation.
The Human Rights Act 1998.
Case Law.
Judicial Review.
Negligence.
Cases in Court.
Penal Case Law
Prison Act 1952.
Prison Rules 1999 (with latest 2007  amendments).
The Young Offender Institution Rules 2000 (with latest 2007 amendments).
Prisons (Alcohol Testing) Act 1997.
Prisoners Earnings Act.
Comprehensive Regulations Index -quite simply the most comprehensive index to prison rules and regulations you will find and all completely up to date.

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