The Brief: Prison Law Explained

Jul 16 2019 63
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The Brief is a legal show, broadcast into prison cells in England and Wales on National Prison Radio. It is a chance for listeners to get their legal questions answered, with subjects ranging from parole, to lost property and appeals. It is hosted by Hilary Ineomo-Marcus, who has served a prison sentence, and solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama. Funded by The Law Society. For more information about National Prison Radio visit www.prison.radio and to donate visit www.justgiving.com/prisonradioassociation

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The IEP System - Episode 23

Jul 16 2019 18 mins  
The Incentives and Earned Privileges system (IEP) affects everyone in prison, and for this final episode of The Brief, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama talks us through how it works. What positive behaviour do you need to display to progress through the system?

Cell Searches - Episode 22

Jul 16 2019 17 mins  
Why do cell searches happen, and is there a procedure which should be followed? Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama talks us through the different levels of searches and what should be involved in a cell spin.

Getting Your D-Cat - Episode 21

Jul 16 2019 17 mins  
The prison categorisation system can be confusing, so on this week’s The Brief, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama talks us through how it all works, and what it takes to get to D-Cat (open prison).

Mental Health - Episode 20

Jul 16 2019 15 mins  
To mark Mental Health Week 2019, we explore what support should be available for prisoners with mental health issues. Plus, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama takes us through the basics of Parole.

Older People in Prison - Episode 19

Jul 16 2019 14 mins  
The percentage of people in prison aged over 50 has increased by 150% since 2002, making this the fastest growing demographic group in the prison estate. On this week’s The Brief, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama explains what prison rules apply to older people in prison.

Adjudications - Episode 18

Jul 16 2019 16 mins  
Adjudications can get you extra days on your prison sentence. So what are they, what behaviour can lead to them, and who decides the outcome? Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama gives us the low down

Parole Adjournments- Episode 17

Mar 15 2019 14 mins  
Nathan in HMP Holme House asks what to do if you parole keeps getting adjourned and whether you can apply for compensation.

Representing Yourself While in Prison- Episode 16

Mar 15 2019 9 mins  
This week solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama gives us an introduction to representing yourself if you have a claim to make while in prison.

Remand and Appealing HDC - Episode 15

Mar 15 2019 16 mins  
If you don’t get bail, you are remanded in prison before court. But how long can you be kept on remand before being given a second court? That’s this week’s question from Daniel. And another listener asks how to appeal if you are denied Home Detention Curfew.

Criminal Charges in Prison and Food Rationing- Episode 14

Mar 15 2019 18 mins  
What happens if you are charged with a criminal offence whilst in prison? Do you have to get an adjudication too? That’s Paul’s question on this episode. And Jason in Exeter has got in touch to say that he thinks there is a law preventing rationing of milk and bread in prison. Is he right and are people in prison getting enough?