The Brief is a legal show, broadcast into prison cells in England and Wales on National Prison Radio. It is a chance... more
The Incentives and Earned Privileges system (IEP) affects everyone in prison, and for this final episode of The Brief, solicitor... more
Why do cell searches happen, and is there a procedure which should be followed? Solicitor and prison law expert Claire... more
The prison categorisation system can be confusing, so on this week’s The Brief, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama... more
To mark Mental Health Week 2019, we explore what support should be available for prisoners with mental health issues. Plus,... more
The percentage of people in prison aged over 50 has increased by 150% since 2002, making this the fastest growing... more
Adjudications can get you extra days on your prison sentence. So what are they, what behaviour can lead to them,... more
Nathan in HMP Holme House asks what to do if you parole keeps getting adjourned and whether you can apply... more
This week solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama gives us an introduction to representing yourself if you have a... more
If you don’t get bail, you are remanded in prison before court. But how long can you be kept on... more
What happens if you are charged with a criminal offence whilst in prison? Do you have to get an adjudication... more