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[Research]

Evan Davis — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:20:51 GMT

Hi All

We've recently been contacted by a Researcher at the University of Cambridge studying how custodial environments and their design affect rehabilitative outcomes. If anyone from the forum with a lived experience of the justice system has a

Is there a list of personal possessions/clothes to pack for prison?

NotMyName — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:43:27 GMT

So, the big day is on Wednesday and despite asking my solicitors and looking on the internet, I've not found a definitive list of what you are able to take to court for a possible time in prison.

I've also read you can bring cash for your in pris

I rent, what to do if I may go to prison

NotMyName — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:38:13 GMT

Hello all, first post.

I can't find an answer to this so thought I'd ask here. I have yet to be charged but expect to be so in the next few weeks for indecent images (posession 'only' - no contact/sharing etc) as I agreed it was my phone (2 years

State pension: how a spell inside affects someone's pension

Star — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:08:40 GMT

Hi everyone, I'm doing some thinking ahead as my partner (aged 76 last July) faces a real prospect of going to prison following a 3rd breach of his restraining order based on allegations by the neighbour. I understand his old age pension will stop i

Can I visit someone in prison with a criminal record?

RunningMan — Thu, 11 May 2023 10:01:37 GMT

Hello
I was asked by a friend to go and visit them in prison (in England). I have a criminal record. It is spent but I was on the SOR. My friend wants my name, mobile number and DOB so I can be added to their 'Visitor List'. Will the prison do a DBS c

What is prison really like?

dedalus — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 13:30:37 GMT

Hello,
Prisons seem to be in the press quite a lot nowdays. There are those who argue that prisons are too easy and others who argue that
they do not rehabilitate, are full of bullying and assaults.
As someone who has never been to prison I wo

Vpu wing

1986 — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:57:08 GMT

Just wondering if anyone has any tips/advice for someone going to prison for the first time? And any personal stories on spending time on the vpu wings ? Day to day experiences, general safety, food. Stories from the court room to 1st night in the c

Parole hearings in Scotland

Airlane — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:13:13 GMT

I'm corresponding with a prisoner in Scotland who is approaching the halfway point of a nine year sentence. According to the Scottish Sentencing Council's guide, around now the Parole Board will be assessing if he is suitable for release into the communit

Sentencing - Are they too harsh/lenient?

Simmo — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:49:00 GMT

How do you feel about sentencing as a whole (not just custodial sentences)?. Are they always fair and just? Every case is judged on its own individual merits but can sentences at times be unduly lenient or way too harsh, and what impact does a sentence ha