by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Oct 25, 2024 | Prisons
HMP Manchester, historically known as Strangeways, was placed under special measures in October 2024 due to several critical issues highlighted during an inspection. The conditions found were alarming: Drug Problems: The prison was reported to have ‘catastrophic...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Aug 20, 2024 | Prisons
On Thursday 25th July 2024 parliament debated and then approved a draft statutory instrument titled The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial Periods) Order 2024. When implemented on September 10, 2024, this measure will afford some prisoners...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | May 21, 2024 | Prisons
For the first time, Governors will be able to impose “payback punishments” on prisoners who behave badly in jail, such as damaging prison property or being disrespectful to staff. Punishments will vary from prison to prison, but could include repairing broken items,...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Mar 17, 2024 | Prisons
The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Adjudication) (Amendment) Rules 2024 come into force on 31 May 2024 and will make a number of important changes in relation to prisoner discipline and punishment. These changes are intended to improve behaviour management in...
by Levy and Co Solicitors LLP | Dec 30, 2023 | Prisons
People released from prison while serving the IPP sentence currently have to wait a minimum of 10 years before they can have their licence reviewed by the Parole Board. This week, the government tabled amendments to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, which is currently...
