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Serving a Prison Sentence: Prisoner's Rights

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Serving a Prison Sentence: Prisoner's Rights

Anyone convicted of a crime in the UK, or being held on remand pending trial, will not be able to avail themselves of the full extent of the rights currently on the law books, or protected by the European Court of Human Rights. However, this does not mean that they become sub-human or less deserving of respect and dignity than anyone else, it just means that they are subject to certain restrictions.

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Allocation

Upon arrival in prison you will be searched for any items that are not permitted in the prison, such as weapons or drugs etc. Any cash that you are holding will be confiscated and placed into a special account for your use. This may all seem a bit harsh but you need to bear in mind that the prison system is not designed to be a holiday-camp, recent headlines notwithstanding.

Each prisoner is required, as part of their time in Prison, to abide by the rules laid down by the Prison Act 1952 and also to any rules or regulations that cover that particular establishment.

Once you have been searched and assessed you will be allocated a certain category based, in part, on your offence and on your behaviour. The basic regime has the strictest rules and fewer privileges than its more favourable counterparts (the standard or enhanced). Also, again dependant on your particular offence, you may be immediately segregated from the rest of the prison population. Many critics of the prison system would say that this is not necessary; that all prisoners should be together and whatever happens; happens. This would be a breach of one of the most fundamental human rights; protection of the body and respect for dignity.

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Contact with Family

It is a breach of the Prison Act to deny a prisoner the ability to contact his family and loved ones. Therefore card or PIN telephones are available in all prisons however, for security purposes, all calls are taped except those to legal counsel, the Samaritans or other similar organisations. In some cases, as a punishment, the Governor may restrict phone use although this is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights.

In addition to phone rights the Prisoners also have the right to send two letters to loved ones; one ‘statutory’ letter and one ‘privilege’ letter. The privilege letter can be stopped as a punishment but the statutory one cannot. All letters coming from inmates of High-security prisons and Category A offenders will be read and possibly censored. This also covers letters to legal counsel, although this is just intended as a measure to ensure that it is actually legal in nature and not a ploy intended to assist the inmate in breaking the rules or committing further offences.

In addition the Governor of the prison, no matter which category, has the power to send back letters sent to inmates if they are too long or if there are too many arriving. This may be a breach of personal freedom but this must be offset with the need to keep order in the prison system.

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Restrictions

Make no mistake, no matter what your crime, you will be subject to the Prison Rules while you are a ‘guest of the state’, however many of your basic rights are unchanged. You still have the right to food, protection from assault and access to the courts. What you lose are your civil right to vote and your right to personal freedom, among others.

What we have at the present are basic needs being met in the form of food, housing, work, education, protection and acknowledgement of the family unit. The law is still developing in this area and it may be that further rights are introduced as the law changes; it may also be that rights are removed by necessity or for security reasons. Whether the Rules past, present and future can stand up to the scrutiny of the European Court of Human Rights is a matter for the Prisoners groups and the Lawmakers but the prison system is its own society and therefore any proposals for change in this area will be the subject of intense debate.

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Loulou 13/11/2021 at 2:55 pm
My 74 yr old partner has just been sentenced for his first offence (fraud) not thinking straight due to circumstances involving emotional abuse. He has been in for nearly 5 weeks and is straight in at category D. He is suffering severe depression because of his abuse along with the present circumstances and had just started counselling. Nobody ever expected a custodial sentence. He has had a total of 1hr of fresh air in 19 days. How is this supposed to help his mental health. Because he is retired he is locked up at least 21 hours every day, now they let someone in without testing for covid (they had it) and he’s been isolating for 10 days. He is not getting gifts delivered to him (11days) now. I’ve not received a letter he wrote to me. This is all new to us and we don’t know who to contact
Nina 02/09/2021 at 3:13 pm
My boyfriend was transferred to a Cat D after waiting almost 6 after approval only to be transferred straight back to previous prison after only a week due to upcoming court case next month. Is this normal? Any advice?
Chally21 16/07/2021 at 3:38 pm
So my boyfriend got sentenced to 30 months in prison and he got told he could be out in 6 months on electronic tag he had an email through today telling him he's not able to have it and has to do 12 months now. Can he fight against this at all? He messed up over 2 years ago and has been good since and changed his life completely around. Got a good paying job, has a family etc. Any advice would be so grateful. Thank you
nicky 30/06/2021 at 10:18 pm
imworried about a prisoners mental health hes not recieving medication hes cutting himsellf and i cant get in touch with the prison at all to report my concerns and he hasnt reported this is there any bpdy else i can contact tonight
worriedsick 10/06/2021 at 9:53 am
How long can they make a person sit in the court clothes it’s coming on fourteen days is this normal please?
Marmar 25/05/2021 at 1:38 pm
My partner applied for cat d February and has been accepted but nothing has been done how long should it take
Lodders 13/05/2021 at 10:15 am
My partner is serving a long sentence and he gets treated awful in Highpoint the staff are discriminating racist and demoralise the prisoners and certainly don’t respect their human rights my partner has been crying in pain for 3 days now as he has a nerve condition in his spine and he couldn’t get up out of his bed the staff bought 2 tablets for him he asked them could they pls get him some water and the staff laughed and walked out and this is the sad reality of how our loved ones are being treated they have no rights in prisons the staff hold all the power I thought respect was a 2 way street they may be criminals but let’s not forget they are still humans so sad in this day and age the truth has also been locked behind prisons doors
ElDiablo666 16/04/2021 at 12:35 am
UK prisons are notorious for ignoring prison rules, and also prisoners rights (what little they have). Satanists cant have their bible, you have to earn the privilege to wear your own clothes (yet this is a right), they may force you to work (even though it should be 'offered'), and sometimes you dont get your 'hour exercise outside'. On top of this, the cells are single person cells, so there shouldnt be two people in it! Prison, and our justice system, is all crap!
Ali 30/03/2021 at 11:35 pm
My sister is in HMP Peterborough , locked in 23 and a half hours a day since March 2020 , her health has deteriorated so has her mental health , I am so worried about her ! She has had no visits , who do we contact for help
Kittykat 12/03/2021 at 5:26 pm
My son is in HMP liverpool ,locked in 23 and a half hours a day ,was due to be released on tag but due to incompetent probation officer who never has the decency to answers calls and governor who doesnt give a damn about prisoners ,never admits they have done things wrong ,at one stage they actually breeched his rights by cutting off his phone to his family,,prisoners and families are left with no support .
Nat 22/02/2021 at 3:11 pm
So many comments about prisoners being locked in their cell 24/7 why is nothing being done?
My husband is also locked up for 24 hours a day. He hasn’t seen his children in 6 months.
How can the prison system keep them in isolation for so long? When will they listen? When enough people start harming themselves?
Cat 12/02/2021 at 9:06 am
My son asked to his Nomis, after a while he received it but it had been given to another prisoner first by mistake. This other prisoner kept it overnight, long enough to have a good read or copy things.
My son put in a Comp 1 and Comp 2 but has had no response other than his CM saying the prison knows it’s a very bad mistake to make and a report has been written. He was asked if he wanted to change prisons, my son said no, he’s ‘settled’ if you ever can be and knows who and who not to talk to.
What’s his next step? Where does his next complaint go to and what is the best he can expect?
Beverly Giles 25/01/2021 at 12:23 pm
My son is in the last two years of a statutory life sentence awaiting a move to open prison
. They are on 24 hour bang up due to coivid have meals brought to cell, no exercise and little to no health care checks. Hes had no family visits for 14 months now and get no idea of what is going on re his status.
I understand completely that there are exceptional circumstances but surely if this is the way things are going to be for the foreseeable future then every day life has to be reassessed and adjusted for all concerned?
Tasha 29/12/2020 at 9:40 pm
My brother in law has been refused his D Cat twice now because the police have raised concerns about him however they have not given him the chance to see what he would do as they keep refusing him D Cat, is this right? Also HM Parc have had them locked in their rooms now since March 23 hours a day recently over Christmas they never allowed them to leave their rooms for a shower or wash their clothes aswell. Parc also wrote a statement in walesonline that on Christmas Day the prisoners would be involved in a number of activities such as pool, bingo, the gym none of these activities were played by prisoners. Surely they are not allowed to treat human beings this way it is against their human rights.
Mags 18/12/2020 at 11:53 am
My son has been in Altcourse now for 3 weeks or so , he has been moved to a new wing , one which he expressly asked not to go on for personal reasons. He has been given a bunk which has a mattress no thicker than a piece of paper, he has requested a different one for at least 3 days as he is getting no sleep at all, which is detrimental to his health. All requests are being ignored. Please could anyone give me advice as what to do?
Cece 11/12/2020 at 8:06 am
My 18 year old son has been on remand since September. He was transferred to Thameside prison on Friday for a court appearance of 30 seconds that could of been done by video link and allowed him to remain in Wandsworth . It’s been a week and we have had no contact. I’ve sent money and emails requesting a response, nothing. My sons friend has contacted me last 2 days my son has been able to call friends but the prison has blocked family calls. My son says he is being abused and refused a risk assessment even though he has a Mental health diagnosis. They put him down the block for 2plus days, when he arrived for setting off the scanner when walking thru it, he had nothing. They’ve put him in segregation now and refused him his canteen, clothes, legal documents. He is locked up and not allowed out of the cell and the guards are taking his prison phone, so he is unable to make calls. I’ve informed my Solicitor but no response, please can somebody tell me if this is legal?
Emi 08/12/2020 at 11:41 pm
May son is in HMP Aylesbury .He get some skin infection 1officer said us look like a scabies then come nurse and stated that it was not scabies, but staphylococcus, but that scabies ointment left him .Next day in the morning doctor come but also wasn't sure. He said he would bring him an antibiotic and ointments.
It is now 11pm my son has not received any ointments or antibiotics.
His wounds started to burst and pus oozes out of them,it itches terribly!.Nobody responds to his requests. How can I help him. My heart breaks.
helen 08/12/2020 at 12:31 pm
Hi my son is in Dovegate which is miles away from Newcastle he has served 2 and a half years for a 8 yr sentence he is currently in cat b but has been knocked back for cat b as he's in therapy but this is not on atm he wants to get cat c so he can move prison closer to home and his family he has 2 sons one that he hasn't seen since he was 1 please could you let me know how long he has to do or if he still will get cat d next year also they are locking them all up all day xmas is this right . thankyou
Reach 28/11/2020 at 10:10 pm
My friends son was sentenced to 4 years in HMP Grampian, that was five months ago, the police rammed him off the road and he suffered a head trauma this was never seen to. He complained of a sore back since he went in and 2 weeks ago he was passing blood, nothing was done until his solicitor contacted the governor, where a young Dr came to see him did a urine test and gave him antibiotics a week later. Another older Dr told him it was anxiety, he was then put in a cell the next day by himself (med obs) with no access to his antibiotics. He is now very unwell sore back, lung and chest pains and has passed foul smelling urine and stools but they still haven't taken him to the hospital for a scan. Second complaint going in.
Most people would have been up in A&E by this point. My friend has geared herself up to never seeing her son again or even possibly donating a kidney to him at Christmas. Nobody deserves to be left untreated health wise. If anybody has ever heard of anxiety being the cause of blood in the stools or urine then please show me the evidence!!!
Emily 07/11/2020 at 5:49 pm
My partner has been in there for 3 weeks, they have locked him up 24 hours a day and won’t even let him out to get some fresh air. He is loosing his mind and saying he will harm himself. I have tried everything under the sun to contact the prison and no one cares I am struggling so much to come to terms with how the have no rights. Has anyone had any help??
Ian highcock 06/11/2020 at 2:58 pm
My son is currently in dove gate prison he has not been let out of his cell since monday, hes not been allowed to shower or have clean clothes, they have said it's down to covid but he had a test 3 days ago and still no results
Elene 04/11/2020 at 2:24 am
My partner has been in prison for 8 months now. 2 months ago we bought him brand new clothes and shoes for him to wear and sent them off. The prison kept telling him every weekend that his clothes were coming on that same weekend however its been over a month now. Other people have received their things.
Rose 28/10/2020 at 7:48 pm
My son is in forest bank he has been there 2 weeks. He is not getting his food write thay dont always give him water for a drink. And thay also are not letting him have a tv like all others. He is in there 24 hours a day not even getting a shower
Kerry 24/10/2020 at 12:37 am
My Partner was Remanded and sent to a prison a week ago, I haven't had any contact with him neither has his mum. Can't get his prisoner number as prison have said it's for him to tell us!
We were told to write and send a postal order with his full name and all other details of his and it should get to him. We sent all this a week ago still waiting to hear. Is this normal?? as this is completely new for me.
Moon 19/10/2020 at 10:53 pm
I read all stories here, some very similar to my situation.
Is there any reply?
Jess 02/10/2020 at 1:03 am
My partner got 7 years and 3 months and has to serve two thirds of his sentence , so he is to serve 4 years and 9 months , his release date is 2025 and his rotl date is 2023 so he has to serve 2 years 9 months before he can get to a category d prison , I'm being told you can get category d with 3 years left of your sentence is this correct ? And how would my partner do this , thanks Jess.
Jake 26/09/2020 at 1:14 am
In response to comment from Jackie - as long as you have his prison number you can send him a same day message on emailaprisoner this is printed and put under his door
Jackie 30/08/2020 at 3:15 pm
My son is in hmp gartree I've been waiting for a call off him for nearly 2 weeks it's so unlike him not to contact us I'm going out of my mind with worry as the prison won't tell me anything is there any where I can get help to find out what's going on he has money and letters off us but not contacted any of us
Rose 20/08/2020 at 7:58 pm
My son is in prison been in for 3 weeks weve not heard from him we have rang every one but no will help .we sent letters emails . Money. But nothing comes back we dont understand. Even been on to his solicitor. But hes not done anything
Annie 05/08/2020 at 12:25 am
My son is in prison but not heard from him for over a month dispite writing letters and asking prison for information they say they cant tell me anything unless my son gives permission I'm so worried about him as its unlike him not to phone me
Don 29/06/2020 at 10:28 pm
My husban is in hmp humber they say he is a danger to us because of dv never been charged or arrested for dv had child protection assessment who srt safety plan saying if he would not leave when showing anger i had to call police as if it was reported by neighbours it would be. Ad foe me so agreed to safeguard plan now safeguarding js dismissed all safeguarding issues and signed us off and this included my husband also we are now having release from prison issues due to oasys reports using saftey plan calls to police which was all ruled of with social services
Harmony 17/06/2020 at 9:47 am
My son is serving a life sentence and was moved to Swaleside before his Oasys report was finished, he has not been given a sentence plan either. This was just prior to lockdown. He has not had an induction so not been given the opportunity to work. Does anyone know if procedures have been broken or if there is anything that can be done to ensure that these are undertaken?
N 10/06/2020 at 12:31 am
My boyfriend has ten years left in prison by the time he comes out we will be to old to have a child. I had a health condition that made us out off having a child not knowing he would go to jail obviously but now I am able to have child safely. I have researched and it’s against your human rights act a to stop him having a family but does this apply in the uk? It says the government looks at each case and decides. Then you have he’s sperm and that you can do this on the nhs but you can pay which I’d be more then happy to do. I don’t no where to start with his and I get it’s not going to be a straight forward process. Please help With any advice thank you
Sonia 07/06/2020 at 9:05 am
My Husband got sentenced november 2018 and got 8 and half years it will be he second year this november.
He wants to push for he's cat d but doesn't want it to get rejected what should he do? He has completed he's sentence plan and has never been in trouble.
Vix 29/05/2020 at 6:51 pm
Hi my daughter is in hmp newhall we recently found out she has underlying fatal health issues she is a victim of historic child abuse which has caused this health issue she has been picked on and bullied by officers for just under a year only reason she went back to prison was she thought she had nowhere to bail too even though police wanted to bail her she should be released she is not a danger she upfront honestly could die in there she is under hallamshire hospital ongoing for life she has done time for the people who abused us both yet they are free to wonder street they are a danger to society not her it's been confirmed damage from abuse from a so called family member has affected her nuero heart and neck causing fatal seizures that can lead to coma and death prison messing with her lifesaving meds when her consultant at hospital told them not too I'm so worried bout her she's suffered enough and should never have been in prison no one is listening been to all right Chanel's please we need help on this it's a shoddy justice system that locks up victims of abuse and abusers get off with their crime !!!!?
Sarahlouise111 20/05/2020 at 2:53 pm
Hello. Me and my partner had a disagreement which resulted in him assaulting me. I didn’t press charges but police pushed for a dvpo. This resulted in him breaching and then ended up in court. He’s been jailed and I was just wondering if I can still contact him?
Wifey76 24/02/2020 at 11:02 pm
Hi my husband was arrested for breach of DVPO police won't tell me were he is I'm going out of my mind with worry he hasn't phoned me or anything I dnt know wat to do . Please help me . Can I phone Walton prison to see if he is there police just keep saying he safe and well not enough for me .
Maz 16/02/2020 at 7:11 am
My boyfriend was sentenced to 6 years on Friday. I was told he would call me later that evening. I haven’t heard anything from him and neither has his family. We are so worried what can or should I do
Naj71 16/01/2020 at 3:58 pm
My bro is in hmp/you doncaster he was victim of attempted rape he had to fight for his life in order not to be raped he was physically assaulted also they are treating him very badly who can I get to help him? I spoke to his probation officer and still nothing who can help him??
Ss 07/01/2020 at 12:23 am
Hi my husband and i was on a closed visit with our 10monthe old son it was our last closed visit as he was put on closed for 3 monthes at the end of the visit everything was fine 2days later my husband got a letter saying he done something inappropriate infront of me and my son and the officer said he did ask my husband on the visit what he was doin & my husband denied everything which is just ridiculous beacuse this did not happen! Now now they have put a Restriction on my baby till they investigate which was 5weeks ago now i have a prison solictor onto it she has sent my husband 2 forms of paperwork and he has not received it but is gettin normal mail from myself clearly the prision is holding this paper work back from him jst wanted to no how long will it take for this restriction to be removed once they find out this officer is lying? he is bein investigated to as my husband and myself have put in a complaint against him
Zed 13/12/2019 at 1:37 pm
Hi,
My partner has been in prison for 2 years, he was granted his Cat D but due to on going issues with a POCA & a complaint about the OMU Governor at HMP Wandsworth, this has been revoked. Is there any advice you can offer please, as we cannot afford a lawyer?
Zed
Linz 06/11/2019 at 2:20 pm
My husband is in forest bank and I've been writing to him via email a prisoner. All of a sudden his name and number has been took off my account. Can the prison do this and why.
Hev548 08/10/2019 at 12:31 pm
The prison my grandson is in won’t give him his medication he was prescribed by the doctor at home . Can I appeal this
Carrie 13/08/2019 at 12:44 am
Hi there. My parter is in prison and has been fully commited for 5 months. Im new to all this. Iv tottaly relied on him for everything now hes in there im struggiling to send him in money and i feel terrible. Does anyone know if he gets any money of any sort for his canteen?. How can someone live on 3 meals a day with that tiny portion ive been told about? I feel so hopeless knowing i cant send him money in atm.
Kimj 09/08/2019 at 8:06 am
My partner has been recalled to jail due to not being back on time for his hdc.. it tuck the police officers 2 and half weeks to come and look for him. He was not in when they came so he handed himself I'm when he got home on the same day.. theybhave added that 2 and half weeks on to his remaining 6 week sentence is this correct. His probation officer didnt tell him as she said she has been off from work so not looked at her emails
Charzi 04/08/2019 at 4:28 pm
Hi there I wondered if somebody could give me some advice my boyfriend was arrested and recalled for criminal damages he received 14 days in prison and £750 compensation to pay he has been in prison for 30 days now. He is currently still in custody because his license was revoked due to this and he is currently on a standard recall he still has until April 2021 on his license will he stay in prison until 2021? Or what are the chances of parole board to order immediate release back on to license?
Thanks
Moo 17/07/2019 at 7:33 am
Hi my partner has now been away for 6 weeks now, he has requested to put me on his pin over a month ago and they still haven’t done so. At first they stopped him contacting me via letters so I wrote in with a complaint and he got all my letters I had sent him. It is wrong how they have stopped him from speaking to me on the phone there is no reason behind it. Who do I complain to and sort it out cos when I rang they said it’s got to be my partner that sorts it out from inside the prison but he keeps going on about my number being put on the pin and they still ain’t doing nothing.
Many thanks
Jen 16/07/2019 at 7:07 am
Hi my partner got recalled on tuesday 9th july I hear from him on the emergancy pin when he got to the. Prison that night it is now a week later I have not heard a thing from him since. How long does it take for the contacts to go on. I'm a bit worried now.
Shelly 06/06/2019 at 11:04 pm
I'm abit worried my partner got 10 weeks for breach of probation he done 5 weeks was out this Tuesday and got recalled back to prison on the Wednesday at midnight no explanation nothing just recalled him back.im just really concerned emailed him and nothing as of yet
Jenny 28/05/2019 at 9:16 am
The prison has stop me seeing my partner I’m currently pregnant they stopped contact over an argument on the phone there is no orders in place or anything can they do this I’ve not seen him over 3 month I’ve wrote to the governor even sent in a doctors letter
Andy 24/05/2019 at 9:14 pm
I removed from the home me and my partner love in because of a argument that was bad enough and I was arrested but no charges were brought agenst me and I still recalled to prison for a standard recall which I was told 28days but I had over 7weeks to do and I was not charge with anything do I have a case because my human rights where broken and I had enough of the prison service
Lou 12/05/2019 at 6:26 am
Hi my partner have just gone into prison he is on remand and awaiting trial I am currently in hospital pregnant with our first baby at 32 weeks my waters have broken and waiting on our little girl to show are face anyday she will be a little poorly dose anyone know if my partner will be allowed to come see her due to her being so small and unwell please !???
Maz 11/05/2019 at 1:28 am
Hi my boyfriend who has a 5yr restraining order on him because of assaulting me has just got a 12mth sentence for the crime and this restraining order i have forgive him and i want to visit him in the Prison at Cardiff is this possible thanks for your time
Cal 09/05/2019 at 3:45 pm
was detained by staffordshire police in my house , put in car (without any explanation why), driven to polcie station, they the ttwo police officers where instructed NOT to complete any paperwork... to drive straight to Stoke-on-Trent court and hand me over to them.. they did this (still no explation why) at the court put in cell (still no explanation) cuffed and taken up into court ( no one identified who they where including who the man dressed as a judge was he was male and old all i know.) i asked one question what am i doing here?
Reply from judge : something to do with a court in May. I said " i wasnt in court in may what are you talking about...?
Resaponse by judge : your unapologetic i sentece you to 28 days in prison remove the prisoner ..

(still with no explanation why i was there.)

i was then bundled into a prson bus and spent 14 days locked up in m wing at derby prison

released still with no explanation...

when i eventually got home my 4x4 was gone and the locks changed on my house without my consent i then phoned the police who then arrested me for breach of non mol,, order at my own house where i lived ..

the above is all factual and true not made any of it up...

any thoughts oh tried my mp at a cost to me over over £1000.00 having to travel and see him jeramy lefroy (of stafford) said thats a breach of your civil liberties and did nothing.!

Any thoughts...
Mushee 23/04/2019 at 11:13 pm
Hi my son has been sentenced to 27mths, on the 16th April. I initially heard from him through the emergency pin phone system. I havent heard from him in a week now. He is due to move to another prison. I am worries due to him having a long standing Brian injury and has poor short term memory and he lacks capacity. No one will tell me anything, he is 19 years old. I have used 'email the prisoner service', he also has moneys in his account. Where do I stand in getting some further info?
Mand 19/03/2019 at 8:37 pm
My partner was sentenced on the 14th of March 2019 but the prison he is in dont do anything they are supposed to how can I find out his release date he wants to know so do I because the prison have not given it to him can I contact the court to find out please someone let me know how I can find this out
Sarahit 14/03/2019 at 11:46 am
Hi I need help my son has been found guilty to a crime he did not do just wrong place wrong time and is looking at 15.20 years it’s so wrong
Maddy 27/02/2019 at 3:21 am
I was in prison for year too long can i claim for that
Char 23/02/2019 at 8:29 am
My boyfriend is on remand in Wandsworth for breach of injunction
I'm told because of charge he isn't allowed a pin for the phone so have had no contact... worried sick. Is this not breach of human rights? Also using email a prisoner I have send many and had no response after 4 days... is this right? I'm so worried and confused never been in this situation before! Any advice would be appreciated
DJ 13/01/2019 at 4:26 am
My son has just served 7 n half. 2 days before his realise they video linked him n given him another 24 months ? I live in Scotland n he is in Doncaster. Havnt seen him n mega months even yr. disabled. Won’t him in Scottish prison. Please help
Sandra 10/01/2019 at 11:47 am
My son’s release date should of been 4th December 2018,he was released early on tag in July.He was arrested while on tag and recalled in October but with no charges.It has now been over 3 months and still no release date and no parole hearing.
Loulou 10/01/2019 at 9:47 am
Hi my partner is currently on remand to which he has been since 9th Aug 2018 he had a trial date set for 21jan2019 but has been informed by another inmate on the same charges and case as him that the trial date has been changed to Sep 2019 I was just wondering if anyone knew how long you can be kept held on remand? Thank you
Lizzie 14/12/2018 at 8:53 am
My boyfriend was convicted on the 11/12/18 at guildford crown court for a crime he did not comitt. Now just started a six year sentence
I have a few questions if anyone knows the answer to them or advise me on it.
1. How soon can he call or write to me.
2.how can I locate what prison he's in.
3. How soon will I be able to visit him.

Thanks
Lizzie
Sammi 08/12/2018 at 7:16 pm
My son was convicted 8yrs ago on joint enterprise. He was also charged with another conviction which he did not commit and he was not charged for. Due to the second charge he in now an A cat and has been for the last 8 years. How can he get off this A cat as he was not convicted for the crime that put him in this categorisation. Plse give info for this
linda 11/11/2018 at 10:28 am
my son has been on remand for one month my main concern is he's had no contact with his solicitor in that time,so he is unable to prepare his defense. the solicitor says they have been unable to get a visit to see him,my understanding is a solicitor has a right to see his client by law.it also is my sons human right to have visits/contact with his solicitor.would i be wrong in thinking my sons rights have be violated,why would his solicitor say they where unable to get a visit
Luxe 24/10/2018 at 9:45 am
My son was convicted to 10years and need to 6 due to committed a crime of self-defense. Someone when to stab him and he self-defend. So the court put him in category A to B but the prison still holding him and classify him as A. They alway decline the family to visit him. He can not call his younger brother . The guards are treting him bad. I don’t know what to do to help him.
Kobie 22/10/2018 at 2:47 pm
My boyfriend had court today in doncaster but i live i dagenham and he orginally is from dagenham he been in and out of jail all hes life hes 24 and never been to a jail up their always gone pentonvilee ir cookham wood when he was younger was just wondering if if he gets sentenced does anyone knkw when he would be aloud to contact me ...
WorriedDaughter 03/10/2018 at 5:44 pm
Hello, my dad had an 18 year sentence in 2006 and has done 12 years, 6 more years to go. He is in a Cat C prison. When will he be able to move to Cat D?
worriedmum 20/09/2018 at 10:17 am
My son has been in prison for 10 years and he was suppose to go to a D cat prison yesterday. He got all his belongings together and said good bye to his inmates and officers then waited in a cell day looking out of the window anxious and excited about leaving when eventually was told the van had left without him. They forgot him. I am not sure what is happening and i wonder what happens next?
Cc 18/09/2018 at 2:06 am
Tag on release to the question asked-
You can only ever get a tag if you are serving under 4 years as a sentence. Perhaps 3 months before release date. If the original sentence was more than 4 years he will not be released on tag.
Fionag 17/09/2018 at 8:16 pm
My partner has been recalled for getting arrested for threatening and abusive behaviour towards me. Court case is next month. He has been in prison for 12 days and I've heard nothing from him. I don't even know where he is. I've emailed find a prisoner but heard nothing. I'm worried that he won't be allowed to contact me at all as I'm a witness at the court trial.
Zoz 13/09/2018 at 2:39 pm
Loz it depends which prison he is in. My partners in armley and didn't receive a pin for 3 weeks and they never rung me to verify the phone number. And he has only just received my first letter I sent 6 weeks ago. Email a prisoner is much faster.
loz 03/09/2018 at 8:32 pm
my boyfriend got sent to jail 9 days ago the Saturday Monday was the bank hoilday I haven't heard a word of him I sent a letter which he would have got wednesday with my number on I still haven't had anyone ring me to verify the number does anybody no how long this takes to have your number verified by the prison
Cassie 03/09/2018 at 4:01 pm
Please can any one help !! What’s the likely hood of partner being on tag before his actual release date.?? How long can you be on tag for ??
Subee 01/09/2018 at 1:11 pm
My husband was arrested for assault and criminal damage towards me. He has been remanded waiting for trail. I have sent him letters but no response. Is he allowed to contact me or send letters to me even though I am the victim . I want to drop the charges and want him to get professional help as he suffers fro bipolar.
mumzey 28/08/2018 at 4:08 pm
My son's probation officer said that my son can get tagged on his early release date she gave us the date and now the prison has turned it down I am very upset with this ok he has done 14 months he now has to complete another 4 months in prison he could have been tagged according to his probation officer we had a hhome visit and she even telephoned me to confirm his release date, why do the prison service messed with oour heads it it worth writing a letter to someone about how my family and my son has been treated its like giving a child a toy then taking it away from them :-(
Billie 11/07/2018 at 12:05 am
My partner was arrested Friday for D V this may sound cliche but it wasn't him! It was a cry for help he has a lot going on and I know he never ever wanted to hurt me. Drink was involved he has recently lost his mum. Everything just come to blows.
He was arrested then kept in custody and charged with gbh and criminal damage. against myself was refused bail, and then sent to prison on remand. I had on the Saturday withdrew my statement from police before all of this because I wanted to get him the help he needed. He has the option tomorrow to apply for bail but not sure If he would get it. But then crown court isn't until 8th August. Am I allowed to contact him? Or visit?
Angel 15/06/2018 at 1:38 am
Hey my friend is in prison and we had an argument and now he's blocked my number can this ever be fixed thanks.
Sam 27/05/2018 at 3:08 pm
Hi there

Could someone please help me.

My partner was taken on remand to a prison pending trial in June .
I’m trying to exhaust every avenue to help his case with character references etc .

Is there anything else that I can do from the outside to help his case and bring him home to me.

He made a silly mistake and is now paying for it .
Like everyone else I can easily say he isn’t a bad lad and never in trouble but that’s a perfect life .
We are all human we all make mistakes and learn from them .

Any help will be greatfully appreciated .
Bee 02/05/2018 at 4:18 pm
Is it usual for a prisoner serving life( a minimum of15 years) be denied to attend fathers funeral?
S 26/04/2018 at 10:38 am
My partner breached probabtion in 2016 and has been sent down this week for 16 weeks 8 on good behaviour however we havnt heared anything from him other than which prision he is in how am i suposed to find out his prison number and is there any chance hed get out before he 8 weeks im due with his first child in 2 weeks just want him to be able to have as much contact as possable.
S 23/04/2018 at 9:20 am
Hello can anyone help me I want to have contact with my boyfriend in prison but I am the victim and I’m pregnant but want to see him is there anyway of having the restrictions lifted at all????
loopy 14/04/2018 at 7:35 pm
Hi my boyfriend got 12 weeks and he said he probz do 3 and rest on licence is it right? Just through 2 missed appointments at probation. And he rang the day after he went in on the emergency credit and said hed ring me at 2.30 fri or sat and hasnt a dont no when canteen day is for him or if he had money a tried to book a visit am not on his visiting list. He said he was locked up 23hour a day could tht be the reason he aint rang me? And hes in armley can you ring anyday tho?
J9 13/04/2018 at 4:35 pm
Hi .my son has been sentenced. The prison want to move him .
But the prison they are moving him to , his life will be at threat .
I'm so worried for him .
Is there anything he can do to stop this move to this prison .
Denny 11/04/2018 at 7:44 pm
My son has a three yr sentence never been in trouble in his life he is 36
He's been in jail for 4 weeks when will he be sent to an open prison
Sam 05/04/2018 at 8:53 pm
Hi is it possible to find out what exactly my partner is in trouble for whilst being inside? I don’t mean his conviction, I mean whilst he’s in there. Come’s down to trust but I’d be a fool to put my life on hold for eight years if I was being lied to. My validate word is MUG & that I’m not ha
Lynniepoo 01/04/2018 at 9:59 pm
My bf got 7yrs4mths and is due for release June 2019 he struggles with courses and has asked many times for one to one tuition and has been refused he has a good job in prison but hasn’t done any courses he is currently at wymott and is hoping to get his cat d in June but is worried he won’t get it can he be refused because he hasn’t done any courses
Hab77 30/03/2018 at 1:34 pm
It is possible the emails Ive sent my bf havent been recieved due to misconduct or if his prison number has some how changed? He normally replies within a few days so just wanted info on this please
nats 30/03/2018 at 10:38 am
Hi my boyfriend was up at Leeds court Wednesday 28th march 2018 and they give him 6 weeks in jail I don't kno what prison he is in and a don't kno his prison number at all and iv wrote his letter but I don't kno what prison he is in and it one of those he dint get chance to get anyone number as he got arrested from home he did the day before and they took him straigh court on the Wednesday I ain't spoke two him and I'm worried I want to send him some money as well can you let me kno asap thanks
soop 27/03/2018 at 4:35 am
hello, my name is David West, my brother did 23 years in the Wisconsin prison. He is up for parole in 2019, the warden and co has repeatedly denied my brother work in the prison, and refuse to offer him an explanation. He has worked his way thru the chain of command, to no prevail. He and friend has reached out to me, what can i do as a family member?
L 24/03/2018 at 7:03 am
Hi, can someone please tell me how to go about getting restrictions lifted so that my partner can contact me? We have a child that misses her daddy and the restrictions were put on against my wishes, which should not be allowed. I am his only point of contact, the only person that would visit. Surely they cant do this
L 23/03/2018 at 9:54 pm
Hi, can someone please tell me how to go about getting restrictions lifted so that my partner can contact me? We have a child that misses her daddy
Mags 13/03/2018 at 2:57 pm
My son was given his dates to come out of Bedford prison today but was told his been given a year on his sentence but he don't no why his solicitor don't no why either help please
Camilla28 13/03/2018 at 1:11 am
Hi,
I want to send a letter to my partner at thameside. He wont know my number as its kind of new and i have no stable address he can write to.
If i send a letter without the prison number.just his full name.will he recieve it.

I need to also send money. The prison have not picked up the phone all day.

Thank you
AboutHumanRights Editor 09/03/2018 at 2:31 pm
As long as he is being provided for according to his rights, the prison should be able to reclaim money for damage he's caused.
Jules 08/03/2018 at 5:17 pm
Please can some tell me if it legal.for the prison system to deduct all the money I send in for my son and leave him just a couple of pounds as he owes 112.94 for previous cell Damage is this legal I visit my son and it breaks my heart to see and hear him tell me he has nothing but a phone card which he uses to contact his partner
This cannot be legal
Worriedmum 02/03/2018 at 4:26 pm
My son is in a Cat A prison but he’s not done a Cat A crime which he doesn’t mind as the prison isn’t to bad at the minute, how ever they are talking about moving him to a far away Cat C prison which is awful he’s more vulnerable etc and it’s going to be so hard for anyone to get to him... the question is, if he refuses to be moved can that affect his tag and his tag release date, can anyone tell me or tell me who I need to ask please. Thank you x
Shell 22/02/2018 at 11:23 pm
My sons been at long lartin for 10 months had no clothes whatsoever he got a app off given or for parcel of clothes I saved up got him clothes and payed a lot for delivery, for them to return them to me he has become really distressed because there telling him one thing and doing another sury this is wrong!!x
Elizabeth Lockwood 20/02/2018 at 9:50 pm
Hi my nephew is in hull hes been in a week and has not made a phone call but only letter why has he not been allowed a phoje call ?
PrisonerRights 14/02/2018 at 10:02 am
Hi:

My brother is in Manchester Prison. for the last FOUR weeks they have not had hot water. Seems no one really cares about the prisoner's, becaue they are prisoner's. This is buse and neglect in its lowest form.

Despite their current residence, they DO have rights. Why has this been allowed to continue for so long. You have had numerous people write on here bringing up the extended issue of NO hot water in the prison. Interestingly in 2 seperate prisons. What is going on? I don't believe for 1 second that the water happened to go out at the same time in 2 different prisons. What is this? An attempt to save money at the expense of the prisoner's personl hygiene? Something is not right with this situation.

You have a prison full of guys and NO hot water. This is inhumane and unusual punishment. I can't believe for one second that there is any good reason, other than lack of care and concern for the prisoners, why this has been allowed ot continue for 4 weeks or more. Writing to the governor proves to be fruitless, and never any response, they simply lie nd pretend they had no knowledge. We constantly hear negative reports of prisoners, yet, no one want's to acknowledge the HUGE pink elephant in the room. THE PRISON SYSTEM IS BROKE...LITERALLY.

Absent any shame, which I think is relied upon, in order to keep prisoners quiet, this needs to be made public. Ther is absolutely NO excuse why this has continued for more than 30 days..... Ridiculous! Im sure the governor9s) respond to the outcry. Prisoner's have family that love them, and the fact that they are prisoner's do not change that Fact. The shame is on England and its terrible inhumane conditions. Maybe it is time to put the spotlight on what is relly going on inside these delapidated walls.

I am going to the media, perhaps then it will be taken seriously and all those working in this less than stellar judicial system will be reminded of something frequently forgotten. Prisoner's have Rights, Rights, that are consistently denied, ignored and mocked.
AboutHumanRights Editor 06/02/2018 at 3:24 pm
Prisoners are legally entitled to "contact family and loved ones, either via prison visits or over the phone and can write letters to whomever they choose once a week (as long as the letter adheres to certain rules and the recipient is approved by the prison governor.)"
Alli 06/02/2018 at 11:23 am
Hi I’m wondering if anybody can confirm and validate the prisoners rights concerning visits. My partner over the past 10 months since sentencing has been moved further and further away. I understand this is how it works but due to the expense of travel I’d also have accommodation cost and I’m not entitled to any any help with costs. I’ve not seen him for 6 months. He’s just been moved to HMP Liverpool. I’ve heard nothing from him which is very out of character. During this 10 month period many apps have been made to try and stay within reasonable distance but this has not been the case. To my understanding if a prisoner has not had a visit for a period of time it’s in his rights to have a 6 week move closer to home. If anyone can shed some information on what steps I can take to do this it would be very much appreciated.
Catherine 02/02/2018 at 8:41 pm
My partner was sentenced to 9 years in prison he a EU national he says he has a review for cat D does that mean he will not get deported?
Jo 12/01/2018 at 10:47 pm
Hello,

I have relative who is currently over 500 miles away from home and hasn't had a visit in over 20 years. Each time someone comes to visit he is unable to be seen for some reason or another. The family travels from Wisconsin to Florida to visit him and we are not allowed. We were told by our state representative that he shouldn't be that far away from home and we have petitioned three times to have him brought closer to home but the warden keeps denying him. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has over three hernia surgeries he has been locked up for over 26 years and the past 20 years we have not been able to see him for one reason or another. We sent in tons of letters of concerns. He is in Coleman Medium and he shouldn't be there. He currently has no health issues. The doctor that botched up his prostate surgery in California followed him down to Florida is trying to force him to do another surgery and he is scared to death. Can someone please help?
AboutHumanRights Editor 12/01/2018 at 12:51 pm
The general principle for prisoners relating to this, according to the United Nations, is that "Prisoners shall have access to the health services available in the country without discrimination on the grounds of their legal situation" The Families Outside organisation offers some help and advice on this.
InmateMrs 10/01/2018 at 4:28 pm
My partner is being denied his prescribed medications to help with chronic pain are they allowed to do this. He has shown evidence of his prescriptions and the GP has sent all the medical information to the prison. He has already been rushed to hospital due to not receiving his medication he has put in multiple applications to see a doctor and was told “why do you need to see a doctor you have just come out of hospital” and was denied access to a doctor
He suffers from multiple problems and is under specialists in the community which he has provided proof, the prison have cancelled some of his hospital appointments and failed to take him to a two week cancer referral appointment. Is this against his human rights?
AboutHumanRights Editor 10/01/2018 at 9:55 am
Have you contacted the prison governor? What was the response? News items suggest this problem has now been resolved and that prisoners were provide with alternative means for sanitation and keeping warm etc
Kcl 09/01/2018 at 12:50 pm
Hi, my partner is also at HMP Berwyn. They still have no hot water or heating. The prisoners are not given any update apart from it’ll be done by the end of the day, they have been told this everyday. The staff are not helpful when you try to call. Can you advise if this breaches their human rights as prisoners. Which route could family potentially go down to have this looked into further. To add insult prisoners are being given Pot Noodles and a chocolate bar to keep them sweet. With the restrictions on the water allowance filling kettles with 750ml 6x an hr for drinking, washing pots, hygiene with more than 1 prisoner per room I would like to know what the guidelines are for this.
AboutHumanRights Editor 08/01/2018 at 2:18 pm
Have you contacted the prison's governor?
Meegan 07/01/2018 at 11:44 am
My partner is also in HMP berwyn and they are still without hot water & heating!! Its ridiculous, granted their there for a reason but this should not be allowed to continue, its been nearly a week. I think its against human rights but im not 100% sure...
Jackyh 05/01/2018 at 8:16 pm
Hi my husband is in HMP Berwyn and they haven’t had any heating or hot water for four days now and not been told when they will get it back what can we do about this? Is it contravening any of his rights?
Jane 03/01/2018 at 7:52 pm
Hi my husband got sentence to 18 months In prison he was born in a different country but came to the UK at the age of 6 months since being in prison immergration have now said he could face deportation but that was at the start of his sentence he's due out in the next 2 weeks but the immergration people have still not told him what's going on please could anyone give me some advice
Sally 28/12/2017 at 10:24 am
Hi I’m just wanting a bit of advice my boyfriend is in a prison far away from home wich means no visits. For the past few weeks he as been having trouble from the other inmates been beat up a few times and his face been slashed I’m worried for his safety the prison has moved him wings but the trouble hasn’t stopped...what can I do or anyone do?
jenski 22/12/2017 at 6:41 pm
Hi my sin is in hmp doncaster marshgate anh has been without heatin in his cell for at least two weeks now wot can be done about it i spoke to the prison over a week ago and they told me the problem was being fixed but todat 22dec still no heating for anyone down the seg block surely this must be illegal when it comes to human rights other stuff as been going off down there that concerns me what can i do
Tee 12/12/2017 at 5:11 pm
My partner is refusing to move prison and has been told he will be “twisted up” and physically forces if he doesn’t go. Hs doesn’t want to be transferred to a particular prison due to a close family member passing away in that establishment recently and investigations in to the death are ongoing. He’s open to any other establishment but just doesn’t want to be there, what can we do ?
Chloe 11/12/2017 at 9:56 pm
Hi my partner has been sentenced to 26 weeks so he will do 13 weeks in prison. Is there any way he could get out earlier?
AboutHumanRights Editor 01/12/2017 at 11:02 am
His barrister will sort it out for him...
Linzimcr 29/11/2017 at 5:19 pm
I need advice my partner has paperwork from the jail with hes release date they told him 2day he cant come home as it hasnt been confirmed because they have a differant date on the ministry of justice systems hes barrister has been tryin to sort it out.what happens now?
loz 27/11/2017 at 7:21 pm
hi my son is in armley hes always on basic due to been victimised by officers he should of been moved out of that place a long time ago they get treat like dogs in there ,they choose to give him 2 pound out of his bank money disgusting how can he talk to his mum i am so worried about him hes always upset
Bevey 22/11/2017 at 3:08 pm
I have a question my nephew was to be out on Parole In January but when he went for his hearing they gave him another year they say the prison are full. 10 inmates when in from of the Parole only one got to go home...why are they keeping this inmates
In prison, if the prison are full.. you want them out In society but you don’t give them a chance .also Is there anyways we can request my nephew come home for a visit on New Years? Or even spent the day with us outside the prison
PT 21/11/2017 at 3:16 pm
Hello. My son has returned to prison after 2.5 years in a mental health unit. He has called me almost daily saying that he is being victimised, that he has been unable to speak with mental health workers and that his complaints in regard to his vulnerability are being ignored. His paranoia is off the scale and he believes that he is going to be killed in prison therefore he is looking for ways to commit suicide first. There is no email contact at all for the prison and the phone is never answered. I cannot contact the governer because of this and have no idea what to do. Can you help?
AboutHumanRights Editor 21/11/2017 at 10:31 am
A prisoner should get the same healthcare and treatment in prison as anyone outside prison. He should make a complaint via the prison's complaint system. If it's not resolved then he could try referring it to the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman
Nick 20/11/2017 at 4:44 am
Hi my nephew is currently on remand and he is being denied his creams for his eczema, he should also be having regular blood tests because of the cream he is in, this is also not happening, can the prison really deny these?
AboutHumanRights Editor 15/11/2017 at 2:10 pm
If you have genuine concerns for your partner's safety, write to the prison governor requesting information about the incident and its medical effects. The Family Lives Organisation might be able to help you to find out information.
leanne348 13/11/2017 at 2:55 am
my son's father has just been moved prisons, I have a visit booked for Friday will I still be able to go to his new prison? also how do I claim cost of travel back? he got compensation while inside, he said security have said h3 cannot send money out.. is this true?
Katie 11/11/2017 at 9:49 pm
My boyfriend and farther to my to baby's is in remand for supply of class a drug cocaine also for section 20 against my self would he be able to right a letter to me or say my name in letters to other people because it's me that has hat to press charges against him for it because of social survives his family are saying he wouldn't be aloud but I don't no
Stu 05/11/2017 at 9:30 pm
Hi....my brother is on remind and it’s took me nearly 3 weeks to get a 1st visit wish I think was not right....he told me that there’s no hot water to wash or to have a shower just cold water all the time and the light in his cell as not been working from the day he was in he’s ask get it fix but all they say I right...as for hygiene he says it’s like the old days slopping out .does he have prisoners rights cause I’ve look it up but can’t see anything about it thanks
AboutHumanRights Editor 01/11/2017 at 3:23 pm
Make a complaint to the prison governor first of all, bear in mind that if he sees a prison medic on a regular basis, there may be a reason why his medication has changed etc.
AboutHumanRights Editor 01/11/2017 at 9:45 am
We really don't know. They probably contacted you to find out more information so that they can make a fact-based decision.
Char 01/11/2017 at 7:46 am
Hi my partner is in prison for carrying an offensive weapon his probation rang me to ask if it was OK for him to come home to this address she also asked if there was any kidskids which there is will they let him come back or will they get social services involved?
Me 31/10/2017 at 1:15 pm
My brother is in prison on remand and suicidal, he was already like this before he went to prison but has been there for 2 weeks and still hasnt got his antidepressant medication yes it takes time you would expect a week but 2 weeks and still none your taking the piss and will probably have a death on your conscience cos of it. Sees the medic regularly asks all the time for the script that has been approved by doctor where is the medication. Who do i complain to as it is against his human rights
Tina 13/10/2017 at 10:07 am
Hi can yu please tell me my child is 17 years old and he was in a remand accomodation in a secure children’s home who gives his remand time back to him because the crown court are refusing to give him where he was senescenced thankyu
bevey 10/10/2017 at 5:52 pm
My Nephew Is incarcerated last week he went In front of the Parole and they gave him another year. My question is why do they want to keep these inmate these inmate any longer in prison. My nephew has a family support. and he served his time and is ready to come home.. We were devastated when we herd the new. As a family member we are at the mercy of the Parole Board. We believe that my nephew Is ready to come home he has a strong support group. And I can bet my life on that he will not make another mistake, he has learn his lesson. What can we do to get home or even into a program. Thank You
Bevey 09/10/2017 at 9:33 pm
My nephew was Involved In a fight In prison someone started a fight with him and he also was caught with a tattoo gun but those charges were drop but he was put In Solitary Confinement for two month for punishment.. he want In front of the Parole Board this week and they gave him another year In prison how does this happen and what can we do for him
Sar 09/10/2017 at 1:38 am
Hi there my partner is in jail & he is realy I'll and he's being refused health care from all the staff in the prison and he has crones & he is not being give any of his medication is he intital to medical treatment?
AboutHumanRights Editor 26/09/2017 at 12:46 pm
This depends what kind of crime he committed really. You can ask the prison governors what the plans are for the next 3 years.
Sar 24/09/2017 at 7:07 pm
Hi there my husband is doing a 11year sentence and he now has 3years left to serve would he be able to get d cat with 3years left?.
Missmarie1987 16/09/2017 at 8:20 pm
My boyfriend is due for he tag on the 22nd of September however nobody has been to he's dads house to see if it's ok for him to stay there, he's dad rang he's probation and he's been told that she's gone on holiday for 3 weeks! Could he still get out?
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/09/2017 at 12:33 pm
Police can put restrictions on visits from certain people. This can include anyone under 18 and also anyone potentially involved in the case. More information might be obtained by phoning the Offenders' Families helpline
Nicky 09/09/2017 at 10:52 am
Hi my partner is in prison on remand 4 assault and criminal damage I booked a visit and then was told I cldnt go as the police have put a restriction on my name does anyone know how I can get this restriction taken off what I have to do.
H 01/09/2017 at 3:13 am
My partner was sentanced to 3 years do half. Is that with the 33% off or will that come off his year and half ?
Jack 26/08/2017 at 12:34 pm
My partner gets out of prison in 5 weeks time but still doesn't know if he's getting back into his own council house his social worker said he might not know until the day he gets out can they do this
Sezzy 12/08/2017 at 2:54 pm
My friend has recently been moved to pentonville prison and he says that they are only being let out of their cell for 1 hour every 24 hours, Is this legal?
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/08/2017 at 10:01 am
It sounds as though it was an error of communication but it's unlikely that there will be much you can do about it. Try writing to the prisoner governor's office
WynnieWify 04/08/2017 at 1:57 pm
My friend was sent to prison in March with a substantial Heroin habit. He was self medicating on the outside, as well as receiving Dihydrocodeine and Diazepam. When he entered prison, he was put on 40mls of Methadone a day. He did remarkably well, choosing to go down by 5 mls a week after his first few weeks on the original dose. When he got down to 1ml a day, he arranged with the doctor to have a care package, comprising of paracetamol, ibuprofen, cramp tablets, and zopliclone for sleep at night. He didn't receive this on the first day, was told there was a problem on the second, got it on the 3rd, 4th day, then nothing since, he gets told every day that he goes to collect that there is a problem with the dr's signature, or some other excuse. It has been three weeks and he is in agony. Methadone is an awful drug, unlike Heroin which only takes about 7 days before you are back on your feet, it can takes months, it really gets into your 'bones', so to speak. He waited weeks to see the Dr, who told him he was the wrong Dr! He would have to see the drugs Dr(when he made the appointment, he stated who he needed to see). My friend told him was suffering badly with his back, but it was the Meth withdrawal causing it, just like the pains in his legs, three weeks without proper sleep, inability to eat, diahoerria, etc. The doctor said he would make my friend an appointment for six weeks time to see the drugs Doc...
It beggars belief!! My friend could have stayed on Methadone throughout his one year sentence, but was determined to turn his life around. I had told him at the start it was very brave, as it's not like being on the outside, the help may not be as reliable, or readily available. But he was determined to get back healthy and well, to his 3 children who were living with his brother. He has a 5 day a week job, where he works all day, he has kept this up throughout his detox, he's no trouble and has been used by the staff as a Listener....but no one is listening to him!!! He is a good man, with a good heart, which is why my husband and me are so desperate to help him. We are very worried about his mental and physical well being. He really doesn't want to start using again, especially in prison, but is desperate now, and ridiculous as it is, of he starts using again, at least they will put him back through the system again! Is there anything he can do please, so that he can at least go to pick up his meds and find them actually there, whilst he has to wait the insane period of six weeks to be seen again please? Any help would be gratefully received. They have implemented a non smoking ban, with his wing as the trial wing too, so he is at his wits end! Only 2 meals a day, child size portions....I know prison isn't supposed to be a holiday camp but they are supposed to look after them. Lock a man up for a year, you're responsible for his diet, and healthcare in the least!! I'd like to add, my friend hasn't moaned once in all these weeks.
faye 03/08/2017 at 10:26 am
My boyfriend is on license until April 2019. He broke his license on December the 24th, he has been in prison since then. His new sentence was 5 months and his release date should have been mid March or if he was to service his full sentence the 24th of May. They are still holding him due to his license conditions. He had a parole hearing in April which was turned down. He is a model prisoner, he works as a mentor, has enhanced status, hes the wings health rep and has completed all of the courses he has been asked to and he is a Christian and attends church regularly. He rang his probation worker last week on Thursday she told him there may potentially be a hostel space for him on the 7th of August and she would know by yesterday, as you can imagine he has been on edge waiting for a response, then he rang her yesterday to be told they wouldn't know until Friday if he is due to be released the following Monday. I'm really worried about his mental state at the moment, he is ringing me constantly through the day and his mood is understandably up and down. If they tell him Monday it hasn't been approved I think it will send him over the edge. I don't think its fair that they can do this, leave his life hanging on the line. He already has a date in for his next parole hearing why not just wait for that instead of giving him false hope. I saw another similar comment that has been posted today, this is obviously typical of the justice system but its not acceptable.
Frankie 03/08/2017 at 12:23 am
My boyfriend is currently half way through a 10 month prion sentence in Risley. He was returned to prison after breaching his licence. He was told that he had been put forward to serve the rest of his sentence on tag. He didn't ask for this, apparently his head of wing officer did it and probation backed him up. Anyway he was told on Saturday he was going home on Tuesday and that everything had gone through, so he told his family and his 7 year old daughter. On Monday, the day before his release day, he was told that the breach of his licence had been overlooked and that he finish his sentence. Is there anyone who would be able to advise as to what his rights are because this has messed up his head and us as his family are extremely upset and angry that they could get our hopes up like this and then have to break his daughters heart. Thanks
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/07/2017 at 10:29 am
Try contacting the Offenders' Families helpline they should no where to direct you in order to chase this up.
Shye 26/07/2017 at 7:00 pm
My partner went to prison today. He didnt expect is therefore didnt write down any contact numbers or take any clothes etc. How can i get in contact with him if he doesnt remember any numbers? & its not a question of him getting in contact if he wants to because i look after his sick dad and 2 children.
Leese 25/07/2017 at 12:29 pm
Hi my boyfriend has been put on cat A, I've filled all the forms out to be approved a visit, does anyone know how long this will take and is there any numbers I could ring, the prison said they have sent it back to were ever they send it, I don't know we're this is? He's been in prison since April with no visits.
louisa 24/07/2017 at 8:00 pm
my partner was sentenced to 26weeks in prison for convictions from 2009-2015 and caught again this year but wasnt remanded for bein 'on the run' the first court date was adjourned then the courts had a 10min break to decided what the out come would be. i put a letter of complaint to monitoring board due to he has an open wound and not gettin the care he should receive! anyway.. get to the point, what would the chances be to HDC acceptance? hes done 3weeks on wednesday! this lad has changed, moved area, workin light work for now and moved into a family home, i have 3 kids of my own and hes brilliant with then! which he isnt used to! whats peaopke oppinions? help.. this is hurtin the kids due to bein 115miles away and travelin suck for us 4!
Nclarke 23/07/2017 at 8:14 pm
My partner is currently servicing a 10 year prison sentence. We are 3 years in meaning he only has 2 left to serve. He has been a excellent prisoner. Been gym orderly, captain of the football team playing outside teams, has great reports from prison staff and now works as a very trusted role on the mental health ward. He only has two years left. Meaning usuall he would be a cat b prisoner. Yet the prison have just recategorised him as category b!! And now the governor isn't responding to any letters or legal letters asking to explain why. How can they do this.
mia 22/07/2017 at 10:17 am
My husband is at Wandsworth prison for 10 days. He called me when he arrived but since then he didn't called me. He has money in his account . It's 11 days already and I'm getting worried
AboutHumanRights Editor 05/07/2017 at 10:24 am
Can you try contacting the Offenders' Families Helpline or the Family Rights Group Helpline for some individual help?
sal 04/07/2017 at 10:25 am
my son is currently on remand pending being sentenced.hes 19 years old with adhd and functioning at an age of a 9-12 year old.hes currently self harming.hes being bullied.i often hear this when he rings home.iv left numerous messages and spoken to the prision and made a complaint to ministry of justice yet the bullying is still continuing.what can I do?he is very valunerable and isn't being cared for on a vp wing
AboutHumanRights Editor 27/06/2017 at 9:38 am
His solicitor should be able to tell you where he is. He will also be able to contact you once he has been registered etc. You can also try the Offenders' families helpline
Cathy 24/06/2017 at 6:38 am
My 16 year old son was sentenced to 4 months in prison yesterday morning , I was informed then not heard anything else , I don't know where he is how he is or heard off him ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 23/06/2017 at 10:18 am
Yes if the ABH was against you, they may consider it as better for your safety if he doesn't contact you.
Kaz 22/06/2017 at 3:55 am
Need advice my partner is in prision on a Abh charge against me not for the first time but this time the prison has told him not to contact me are they allowed to do that
Srob 20/06/2017 at 4:13 pm
My Brother was sentenced to 12 months in January after being on remand since November. He lived in Clacton would he have been in Clemsford prison and how do we contact him as he hasn't been in contact since his arrest.Would he have now been released? How do we find him?
Thank you
AboutHumanRights Editor 20/06/2017 at 12:59 pm
His solicitor should be able to present the details of his "reformed" character and actions to demonstrate this in court. There's nothing you can do really to help in this situation.
Han 18/06/2017 at 2:58 pm
My boyfriend was arrested last year in November.. then told charges were dropped for further enquiries. We've heard nothing ! Until yesterday they came to Summons him to court for intent to supply 2.5 grams of cocaine. Since his arrest he's got himself a job, turned his life around & im pregnant. What should I do ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 15/06/2017 at 11:48 am
How old is he? Will the police help? Are you next of kin?
Cookie 14/06/2017 at 4:22 pm
I got remanded in Armley prison for harassment .when I got there I was told to give them my emergency phone numbers and I did not get a phone call or ever had a phone pin given to me. 10 days with no contact to my family is this a violation of my human rights.
Daz 12/06/2017 at 12:15 pm
My son is missing how can I find out if he is in Chelmsford prison please help
Lilly 08/06/2017 at 2:05 pm
My daughter is on remand in a closed prison.Today she rang me very distraught,she was stripped searched for drugs,she has never used drugs.The prison has taken away her job in the gardens and stopped her education,which means no money for canteen.Is this sort of thing allowed?.No drugs were found on her or in her cell.Worried as she has self harmed while in there.Her behaviour etc has been excellent in the 3months she's been on remand there.
Cat 27/05/2017 at 9:58 pm
My partner got 12 months, 6months suspended 6 months in prison, he has been in prison just over two weeks now. he has applied to come out on tag, how soon will he know if they will allow it also how much of his sentence will he have to serve
Sofi 26/05/2017 at 10:02 pm
Hello I'm worried about my boyfriend he is in prison I have called the prison twices both times I have been told he is oki but when I have talked to my boyfriend he has told me a whole new story I'm not happy with the way the prison is dealing with him or theres 2 prisoners that have repeatedly beat him up iv have made the prison awear of what's going on . soo has he and he has been promised his geting moved as they can't keep him safe I know my boyfriend had contacted a solicitor because of injuries He has to his body from other prisoners and the gurds just leaveing it for soo long I was promised a phone call by this Wednesday by my boyfriend to tell me what's going on iv heard nothing witch is makeing me more worried as it's not normal for him as he always calls when he says he will and with every thing going on is makeing me more worried who can he contact for help with his own safety as I'm due to have his baby every soon and I know he dose not tell me everything because his worrys about us soo I would like a contact he can talk to help or who he can speak too it's only sinces his been moved this prison his had such problems
Harry 23/05/2017 at 3:15 pm
Hi, my partner has just been moved to a D cat prison. He has been given him his date of 1st town leave and also 1st home leave. There is a chance of further charges being brought against him. If there were, it was known before his D cat review, would they have moved him just to possibly move him back to a C cat later? Seems pointless
AboutHumanRights Editor 22/05/2017 at 11:56 am
Write to the prison's governor, the address is on their website.
fluffybunny 20/05/2017 at 11:33 am
My son is in court this morning. He already had a suspended sentence & commited another crime yesterday (I don't know what). Police & court confirmed number I could call today to get outcome & assured me the phone was manned on a Saturday....of course that's not the case! Called police & offenders families helpline who both said there's no way of me finding out outcome until Monday & said if he was sent to prison that when I call court Monday they wouldn't necessarily tell me where he was sent to, just depends who answers whether they decide to tell me what the holding prison was for that day! Is he allowed a call at any point & If I don't hear from him is there anyway I can find out which prison he is in?
Donster 19/05/2017 at 4:48 pm
Hi my boyfriend is in hmp altcourse he rings me on a weekly bases but I haven't heard from him for over 2 weeks how can I find out if he's alright he was talking about killing himself when we last spoke please help thank you.
Jw 18/05/2017 at 3:38 pm
I missed a call from my partner can she ring me back again today? Or how does it work?
Mani 10/05/2017 at 3:51 pm
My husband realise date is Feb 2017 but prison put him on parole is that right and he is biritsh citizen we have 6 year old son he never seen his child . I am worried now if they deport him back home than what we will do .
AboutHumanRights Editor 08/05/2017 at 12:04 pm
Your husband can apply for a transfer through the prison's request/complaints system (a special form for transfers is also provided by prisons). He must be the one to apply but a family member can write to the governor with supporting information. This letter should detail why it's necessary for your husband to be nearer and can include information from your GP etc. Note that a transfer wll probably only be considered once your husband has served a few months at the new prison.
Rhiaan 07/05/2017 at 8:27 pm
Can someone get out of prison for a siblings wedding someone who been in a fraud case but is waiting to go court still is it possible they been money fraud on false allegations would they be able to come out for a wedding one day
Tessabear 06/05/2017 at 3:59 pm
My husband is cat c and has been allocated miles away from me, i dont drive so cant visit and am just starting treatment for cancer! Is there anyway i can help him to stay in a closer prison whilst i undergo treatment?
AboutHumanRights Editor 05/05/2017 at 2:31 pm
Yes usually prisoner's are allowed to write to family and partners in the same way as other prisoners.
Sammie 05/05/2017 at 12:11 pm
When a person has been remanded to prison untill sentence date are they aloud to write letters to family and partners?
Sam 29/04/2017 at 8:10 pm
My husband got his cat d 10 weeks ago an he has been secured a place at a cat d prison which is closer to home. He has been in a prison for 14 months that is 5 hours away. The prison just keep saying he has to wait for transport, how long should he have to wait?
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/04/2017 at 12:02 pm
This will depend on whether there are any CAT D prisons nearer that have space. If there aren't any available or there are, but they have no vacant spaces then there's not much you can do to influence this. Try contacting one of the following organisations: Prisoners' Families Helpline Offenders' Families Helpline Family Lives
Monkeymark 28/04/2017 at 1:22 am
I have just been released from prison and have a supervision order for twelve months, (seeing probation once a week) but my release paper work from prison also says my licence finish date is two days after my release date. My Question is as my licence has finished but still being seen by probation once a week for next 52 weeks. Can I go for 2wk holiday abroad as I need to have time out for my mental healthealth.
Mayah 27/04/2017 at 9:58 am
My husband was moved from CAT C to CAT D about a month ago but when he was in CAT C he was close to home and now they have taken him about 5 hours away so we haven't been able to visit him and the prison aren't really doing much for him to be transferred closer. Is there anything we can do from our side to see if he can be moved closer?
Cookie 25/04/2017 at 6:50 pm
My boyfriend went into prison 2 days ago for breach of his probation.
He's got 8 weeks but my boyfriend rung me yesterday and said he got told when he arrived to the prison he will be doing 4 weeks in and 4 weeks out on licence?
Will he be doing half his time so 4 weeks? As I've always been told everyone does half their Time? So confused and i just have so many questions to ask him when he rings but not enough time on the phone...
How many phone calls does he get and what times can he call?
He said he can't put no credit on till Monday now?
kiran 24/04/2017 at 12:54 pm
Hello when can a cat c prisoner apply for a cat d wing? His total sentence is 2 years 6months hes already done 3 months since jan. Any idea?
AboutHumanRights Editor 21/04/2017 at 10:54 am
You've done what you can really. You've not told us what the prison or chaplain have said so we can't advise further.
AboutHumanRights Editor 20/04/2017 at 11:38 am
Try the Offenders' families helpline for advice on the best way to approach this. You will be able to give them more information about the prison he's in and what for etc.
AboutHumanRights Editor 20/04/2017 at 11:34 am
They should be able to pass on a message for you about this.
C1475 18/04/2017 at 3:36 pm
My partner is serving a life sentence and has had his parole two weeks ago today he should here any day, I am worried because I haven't heard from him since Saturday and he was due to return to work today as he is in a d cat, I haven't heard from him and his phone is off I have called the prison and spoken To the Chaplin as I am concerned he has received bad news, how do I find out if he ok he always rings me when he is on his way to work this is not like him.
Miss p 17/04/2017 at 4:16 pm
My son has been in a prison which is really bad...gangs hang together and threat my son he stays locked up in his cell 23 hrs a day all we have to keep him sane is to send him books,we are not visiting as he is in fear of my daughter in laws and my daughter his sister aged five safety!!! I'm at my wits end with worry.
Beth 17/04/2017 at 2:31 pm
My boyfriend is currently in prison an I am due to give birth in 4 weeks. When I go into labour an contact the prison will they pass on the message to him that I've gone into labour? Or will I be told they can't pass on messages?! #worried
AboutHumanRights Editor 10/04/2017 at 2:18 pm
The easiest thing to do is to write to the prison governor asking about this. You can also contact Offenders' Families or the Prisoner's Advice Service
Sophie 07/04/2017 at 10:27 pm
Hi, my brother has recently been moved to a different prison. I am not comfortable with how the prison treats them. He hasnt been able to call as they still havent sorted his pin .... ( its been a month now) They don't supply them a pillow, you have to buy it. he rests his head on a rolled up sheet. They give them a sheet to cover themselves with .... there is nothing separating the toilet and the beds and what bothers me most is thry are locked up for 23 hours a day over the weekend .... and arnt even allowed exercise? How can that be ? This is a cat c prison .... someone plase advise ... I want to make a complaint

Sophie
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/04/2017 at 11:59 am
If he's already been convicted and is on remand awaiting sentence - this might not be an issue. Contact before trial is not usually allowed. The prison officers will "vet" all mail anyway.
AboutHumanRights Editor 06/04/2017 at 2:24 pm
You might be able to get help via the Offenders' Families Helpline or the Prison Advice and Care Trust
Yabinty 06/04/2017 at 2:17 am
My son has been sentenced to 27mths in prison but I don't know what prison he has been sent too and nobody will tell me. Iv contacted the police station the court his solicitors and the local prison and nobody can tell me anything. Is there anyway of finding out where he is.
Jazza 01/04/2017 at 2:49 am
Hi can anybody help My ex boyfriend is in jail he's on remand till October but there was a lass involved in the murder to and she's on remand to
Can they write to each other in jail or not? Iv been told there writing to each other but surly they arnt aloud due to both getting charged with the murder
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/03/2017 at 10:52 am
The Prison Act 1952 states that prisoners can be held in any prison. Prisons do have an obligation to keep prisoners safe and the governor can decide whether they need to be transferred. As a prisoner, your boyfriend can request a transfer through the request/complaints system (sometimes there is a specialtransfer request form provided by the prison). A transfer will only usually be considered after a few months have been served. While the transfer request must be made by your boyfriend, the family can write to the governor giving their reasons as to why they feel the transfer should be made.
AboutHumanRights Editor 27/03/2017 at 11:44 am
If doctors have warned about this, have they spoken to the prison management? What was the response? Have you had a chance to speak directly to medical staff who've treated him so far? Have you spoken to prison staff? What was the reponse? Sorry but there's not much information here.
Louise 26/03/2017 at 3:52 pm
Hi my boyfriend was sentenced to 8 months and has to serve 4 months. He has been put in a category A prison. His crime does not reflect being in a category A. I fear for his safety as he has been put on a wing and says he feels unable to use the shower and phone as the other prisoners are intimidating him. He has never hurt anyone or intented on hurting anyone. Is there anyway I can help get him move to a more suitable category prison
Rebecca 25/03/2017 at 2:31 pm
Hi.
My brother is currently serving a 5 year sentence in prison however his health has seriously deteriorated since his conviction. A doctor has told him that he has a very low body fat, he's beginning to faint, feeling nauseous and weak etc. Although the treatment for this is a specialised diet with high fat and calorie content he has received no support in this manner whatsoever and is continuing to deteriorate. Doctors have warned that this is very dangerous to his health, its is affecting his heart and if its not treated quickly will cause a heart attack. Is this neglect? I am unsure how to proceed as he is feeling very ill but nothing is being done to help. Surely this is against his human rights?
Nat 23/03/2017 at 12:47 pm
Hi my boyfreind was sentened to 18 weeks in prison will he do all of that sentence in prison im being left in the dark its not fair i have mental health issues and as he is away i cant sleep knowing he is ok im scared he wont come bk out he has a alchol problem gets bad DTs please someone help me
georgia 20/03/2017 at 5:12 pm
hi my partner just had 16 weels sentance will they half it
AboutHumanRights Editor 14/03/2017 at 11:08 am
Contact the prison governor to question this. You could also try the Offenders' Families Helpline
Amberrose 13/03/2017 at 2:26 pm
Hi there, my brother has been remanded in prison custody and has been there just under two weeks. It is about time he has to get put on a wing but he can't be put on a particular wing/s as he is from a certain area of the country than the most men on the wing that they want to put him on and he has expressed this concern to the cusotdy officer and is in fear of moving due to being assulted by the males of those particular wings. He is being told if he refuses to move (which he hasn't done) he will recieve a nicking. He hasn't refused he just wants to know that when he moves he will be safe and wants to prevent any harm that may come as a result of being place on these particular wings. Is this treated as neglect of the prisons duty of care to an inmate? Or is this a breach to his human rights; protection of the body and respect of dignity? Could you please give me some advice as I dont know how to help him or what to say to him in terms of how to deal with this, I just feel he isn't being dealt with fairly, especially as he's only on remand and hasn't been convicted as I know they treat convicted inmates much more strict.

Kind regards.
Lolly 13/03/2017 at 9:55 am
Hi my son was sentenced to 12 days in prison he was let out after 3 days .while in jail he was being treatedfor drink withdrawal he had newphmonia 12 days prior to going to jail when he was relised he had irratic behavior and the police were called he was dead 12 hours later found in a forest wooded area in durham WHY surely he had infection he lived in cumbria his toxoligy report came bk no drink no drugs police saying natural causes can any body help
antonyswife 11/03/2017 at 12:44 pm
Hi my partner isn't receiving anything I'm sending money letters cards or pictures of our child whyou is this I'm receiving his letters though I'm really upset and been 17 week pregnant with his baby isn't helping
kez 03/03/2017 at 2:46 pm
Ok thank you. Also can they be released on good behaviour? And what is a assesment that prisoners have in prison.
AboutHumanRights Editor 03/03/2017 at 11:53 am
No, you can't pay to reduce a prison sentence.
kiran 01/03/2017 at 4:15 pm
My boyfriend got sentenced 2 years and 6 months i know he wil b doing a year only and rest on community license. Does any know if i can reduce his sentence by paying if yes how much.any way to pay a full amount to get out of prison.
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/02/2017 at 9:46 am
We really don't know this depends whether he gets early parole etc. The remand period will usually be taken into account so the 22 months may be considered to have already been served.
asizwe 27/02/2017 at 9:07 pm
My fiancee was released on the 10th of January but he is still in prison right I am worried what is keeping him inside because a day after tommorow its March 2017
Jod 26/02/2017 at 9:15 am
Hi my partner got three years and six months and has served 22 month on remand will he be released now or when
Izzy1 23/02/2017 at 10:27 am
Not heard from partner in over a week. Never happened in whole two years. If he's in block for some reason he's clearly been denied phone call. Always has money on pin and rings even if 10second phone call. Have rung prison and they huffed and puffed then eventually laughed and said nothing I can do. I know this is not like him and not off his own back. 3 of his friends also have my number on pin from when I was due to give birth and they have rang me on behalf of him before if he couldn't for some reason. Who and how can I gain access to just make sure he is ok. He also has sent a letter if unable to call and so I 200% know something is not right and someone isn't acting correctly.
Traceygirl 16/02/2017 at 9:00 pm
Hi can anyone tell me how long it will take for my son to receive hes letter from me if it arrived at the prison yesterday many thanks.
Jess 11/02/2017 at 3:07 pm
Hi my boyfriend got 13 years how Long will he serve?.. is it half? Or do they still go for parole?
coco 28/01/2017 at 8:51 am
My sosn is a lifer as been down the block for months they keep telling him they are moving him on a daly basis is there a contact number so i can speak to someone to see if you can help in anyway
leigh 21/01/2017 at 5:48 pm
Reply for Leigh. Prison number may of changed but if you know the jail your partner gas been sent to then if you just put there name on the letter it should get to them. Hope this helps
Al 20/01/2017 at 10:39 pm
In response to woko
Contact action for prisoners families immediately
Danaaron 20/01/2017 at 11:29 am
What time are prisoners released from strangeways
Danava 20/01/2017 at 11:28 am
My partner is due to be released from strange ways today but so far have heard nothing ! What time do they release prisoners ? Anybody now please
Woco 14/01/2017 at 4:42 pm
My son got 2 years on ppi he is now coming up to 9 years and still no release now the parole board said they are sending him to parkhurst miles away from family and his daughters, its so inhumane he never killed anybody just got into daft stuff because of drugs, hes completely reformed but the torture goes on, has he any rights that say he should stay near his children?? Pkease help us we dont know what to do to help him.
Leigh 13/01/2017 at 8:31 pm
My partner was recalled on Monday but not heard a thing yet, will his prison number be the same?
Lost 11/01/2017 at 3:19 pm
My husband was sent to prison on 12 Dec and I have not had any telephone contact with him at all . I am now in week 5 and still nothing he is still waiting for his numbers to be approved , I'm getting so frustrated be I need to hear his voice , what can I do
Feath34 06/01/2017 at 10:54 am
My partners at Exeter prison and has been suffering with the symptoms of prostate cancer he's in real discomfort and can hardly go wee now it's really getting him down and us as a family. He has gone to the medical team there and they did a wee test but coz it came bk normal they said he's fine but he's clearly not. I've rang the jail myself and have got no where im so scared that coz it's been going on for so long and if it's cancer they didn't help when he first told them. He has untill this Xmas in side but I'm scared he won't be coming home.. He needs treatment regardless if it's cancer or not he's in pain.. And getting worse day by day has anyone got any advice for us please
J-Lou 04/01/2017 at 8:50 am
This is for Catty, it depends on which prison but usually you can only send clothes & a pair of trainers or slippers within first 28 days of sentence. You can send a restricted number of clothing in. Hope you go on ok ??
Bree4 02/01/2017 at 10:15 pm
I served 18mths in prison 2014 was released on tag after doing half my sentence a week before my release my mother passed away with an illness I requested a hospital visit on the wedensday the day I found out she was terminally ill .the prison staff was advised to get me down to see my mother by the staff nurse at the hospital I waited for 3 days and by that time it was to late she passed through early on a Saturday was told of her death by a p.o I complained about the it was handled to prison compliant s headquarters by letter they wrote bk to me and said I never requested or spoke to a prison officer I find it totally disgusting and disrespectful to my mothers last wish is there anything or anybody that can help me get them to admit total responsibly of incompetice and why they ignore my request
borris 31/12/2016 at 5:23 pm
Hi my hubby was sentenced on 6/10/16 to 26 weeks also in police station 2 days prior court. When would he be released? Also with Christmas period. I'm really new to this and I don't understand any off this I hope some one can help me
elly 31/12/2016 at 4:46 am
I am writing about my partner who is serving 9 and a half week in prison. At this moment in time hes is on a unit with no heating in the winter ,when the temp is below minus. He's been feeling unwell for day's getting chest pains and pain when breathing in. He been told by the unit that he has to put an app in to see a doctor. With chest pain and no heating in this weather he could have something serious wrong. Is there anything he can do to get seen by a doctor. The prison are saying the app will take days because of the bank holiday? ????
Catty 29/12/2016 at 7:24 pm
My son as been sentenced for 10yrs 2weeks ago, i sent him a box with new tshirts christmas cards and word search books but the prison is with holding is clothes, why is this?
daima 28/12/2016 at 8:17 pm
One of my employee went to court and never came out. Her sentence was read but her partner kicked off and she was sent away.
Until now ( its been 2 weeks) we dont know what prison she is in... how long she been gone for etc... not even her familly know.

She is one of our best staff and are awaiting her return.

Is there a way of finding out where she is? or how long her sentence? still no contact etc..
As 24/12/2016 at 10:04 am
My husband was granted catd but has been told to remain in same place till end of his sentence due to medical hold and other prisons wont except his responsibilty so have refused to take him, no other option has been given to him,and due to him being mappa he is not allowed in there in house catd facillity either....what can he do
Anna 19/12/2016 at 8:53 pm
How to help him this is an injustice I have all paperwork's, all witnesses were unsure, victim unsure , picture forensic man unsure something very fishy happening what can ido now he is in prison to help him his solicitor say he will try to do an appeal but is now avoiding what are my choices now?
Anna 19/12/2016 at 8:45 pm
My partner was convicted for 12yrs for aggravated robbery, evidence a picture put on internet a lookalike in my town . The criminal is not him !I was never called as a witness another witness evidence was dismissed .The day this took place 2yrs ago my partner was doing nights he came home 7.45am I was up cos I had toddler, he called me work man was coming round early at 7.20am work man her making repairs to the ceiling, I left house around 10ish take son to park he was running all over house so partner stay in house to give assistance to worker . During my walk to park notice alot of police driving around and police cars driving helicopter he call me when worker was finishing up I told him about the many police cars driving, I decided to come back the worker was driving off in his van partner was outside seeing him off we all came back into house later that same evening 20 policemen and women busted in the house and arrested him.
CelinaxBoss 18/12/2016 at 12:20 pm
Hi my partner was sentenced to 7 years for armed robbery, he has done a year and half will he be eligible for CAT D anytime soon as he should only serve 3 & half years?
Prisoners wify 15/12/2016 at 10:59 pm
Hi jess just to let you not that if your partner was sentenced to 26 weeks he will do half his sentence and be home all prisoners only do half there sentence hope this helps and stay strong
Kenzie 09/12/2016 at 1:41 pm
Hi , my brother in law has been remanded and I would like to send his solicitor some videos and picture evidence that he is a changed man as he works and truly made a mistake ,, I was wondering if I could speak to his solicitor and pass these details on ?
Thank you
Lou 09/12/2016 at 12:17 am
My partner has just been moved to Peterbourough Jail.I had his prison number but I can't find it anywhere and want 2 send him some money.He has no money 2 call me so I can't get his prison number from him.Can I call the prison and get his number that way?
None 07/12/2016 at 1:16 pm
I was arrested for a probation breach on the 1.8.16 &placed in custody. This is said was at the time of arrest. No would listen to me. My licence ended on the 30.6.16 arriving at prison I was stopped from using the phone. My kossha diat wad denied for 3 days. My Medstead was not given correct. I ended up in outside hospital as my satsuma went so low due to stress. After 9 days the officers who i was chained to come to ward and said.. (we have been told to go back to the prison & to leave your here!!!) I processed and you can't do that you have a duty of care. I was left with no money no phone no Medstead. They simply just walked out and left me. Ministery of justice have admitted it was an error. Can I get compensation. & how much can I expect to receive..
Hanni 06/12/2016 at 10:16 pm
Heyya my boyfriend is in prison and i do not know the number of the wing his on . I dont know if he sent me a letterits been 12 days since heard from him getting abit worried. Is there any chance a letter is late coming
Jazzy 06/12/2016 at 10:45 am
Hi my partner recently appeared in court (his already been sentenced in March) he had a poca hearing the judge said he didn't need to attend....as it's messing up his routines his been to 6 different prisons already and he can't settle as he doesn't know whether is coming or going.. We can't get a visit before Xmas as it's full but in his last prison he had his 3 visits all confirmed for this month.. Anyway he has been sent to bullingdon and before he left his last prison he was told his category had changed to a D will he get the move straight from bullingdon to a category D prison his only on the induction wing at the minute if not do you know how long it will take to get him to a category D. Thank you
Celophis 05/12/2016 at 11:32 pm
My husband has been sent to prison he was in a very bad mental health state at the time i have heard nothing at all from him three days ago the prison phoned and asked if he can call my number i consented but nothing no letter Nothing I am getting increasingly conserned is there anything I can do
jess 04/12/2016 at 11:38 am
My boyfriend got 26 weeks in armley on Tuesday I'm pregnant and have a 5 month old with him. I've heard that armley prison don't do tag! Is that true? Or will he be able to apply for it ?
Naomi 03/12/2016 at 6:09 pm
My husband in Islam and i didnt get to register our marriage in Scotland...he was taken to england too quickly and ive not seen him all year. Im disabled and he is in south of england...was to be transferred closer but was sent further away. Im at the end of my rope. The powers that be change their mind minute on minute and im supposed to just accept everything and keep quiet. They want to deport him. Im in physical pain and they want me to travel for 14 hours on my own. I cannot access support due to the lack of communication between Scotland and England. Im drowning and noone cares. I even paid the £15228 compensation order...nothing makes a difference. Who can actually help me?
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/11/2016 at 10:28 am
The end of custody licence scheme is normally a few weeks before the actual release dates. Other temporary release visits are usually for urgent family health issues, funerals etc. Your husband should have been given all the relevant information when he was first taken into prison.
Kim 28/11/2016 at 2:39 am
Hi my husband got cat D how long does it take for having home leave and also when he will have town visit can I meet him there ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 25/11/2016 at 11:21 am
He could be release on a temporary licence. Tell him to ask a prison officer for advice on how he can do this. You could also try the Family Lives helpline
H1402 24/11/2016 at 12:22 am
Hi there my boyfriend is in prison and I'm 8months pregnant baby due on the 22nd of December just 4weeks away and his desperately trying everything he can to get hdc or get home early his due to be released on 18th of Jan will they release him to be at the birth is there anyone I can contact
AboutHumanRights Editor 22/11/2016 at 10:34 am
His probation officer should have provided him with information accommodation options but if not, your local housing department will have a list of all types of rental properties in your area even if he's not entitled to council housing.
Jessie 21/11/2016 at 11:30 am
Hi my boyfriend come out in 4 days time! He isn't approved to live with me because of what happened. But doesn't have anywhere else to go. And his probation have left it one day before to video link him he out to tell him where he will be going. I'm due to have our baby not long after and need him to be near or local which he's aloud in my home town but doesn't have a place to stay someone help or any information?
AboutHumanRights Editor 18/11/2016 at 11:05 am
The Prisoners' Advice Service should have details of the conditions/what you can expect in UK prisons.
Shellbell 17/11/2016 at 9:54 am
My cousins partner is in HMP Strange ways Manchester she lives in Telford the prison only allow her a 1 hour visit once a fortnight on a Saturday as if she goes on a weekday then her partner is kept in lockup for rest day as he has already been out his sell for exercise and they deduct money from him I'm sure this isn't right there also often kept on lock up for 48hrs at a time with no exercise at all and not even allowed phone calls in them 48hrs can anyone advice me where my cousin can get help and advice over this many thanks
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/11/2016 at 2:25 pm
You can try contacting the prison governor about this. Alternatively, you might want to try one of the prisoner's families helplines: Prisoner's Families and Friends or Offender's Families Helpline
Ju 11/11/2016 at 8:46 am
Hi. My son is due out of northumberland hmp on 24th dec 16 . He has no where to live .can't live with us . At my word and. He will live anywhere inlancashire.
Dean 10/11/2016 at 3:01 pm
My son is in prison I went and visited him to find to my horror he had lost so much weight I could feel all his bones, then to find out he was I a lot of pain, he has a trapped nerve in his back, then I was told the acting doctor only proscribed normal pain killers he has repeatedly made appointments to see the doctor all witch have been cancelled the day he is deposed to see the doc, in my eyes seems the duty of care is not being followed.. who can I get to help me with this problem
karen 07/11/2016 at 2:00 pm
Can anyone help me please .i have been told that my current partner has been to jail .does anyone know of a who i ring to get this information and a contact number please .?
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/11/2016 at 1:48 pm
The prison service will have provided contact details to his solicitor and./or family - they should be able to help you with this. You could also try contacting the Offenders' Families helpline on 0808 808 2003.
mistyeyes 05/11/2016 at 5:08 pm
hi my b.f has been remanded and he hasnt no contact num or address for me and i want to visit him in hull,but have no prison num for him,how do i get this plz and also if i write will he get my letter without prison num on?
Milly 02/11/2016 at 6:19 pm
My son has just served 8mths in prison and was told he would get his tag on 15th nov less than 2 weeks before his tag date he has been told he will not get it he's a first timer was done for section 20 his kept his head down done everything ask of him can they do this
Justice seeker 29/10/2016 at 9:04 pm
A friend of our's is on an IPP sentence and is currently at HMP Highpoint. He is already several years over the recommended sentence. In June 2016 he had a parole hearing and my husband attended as a character witness. The decision was made to transfer him to an open prison with a view to releasing him into the community eventually. It is now 4 months after the parole hearing and our friend is still at Highpoint with no news of when his transfer to an open prison will take place. Recently he was moved from Highpoint North where he felt relatively safe and settled to Highpoint South with no reasons given and since then has been attacked by other prisoners and is in fear for his safety (he has raised his concerns to prison staff but nothing has been done) - he is in his late 50s with diabetes and heart problems. Is it a legal requirement that a parole hearing's decision must be undertaken within a set time? Also while he is in prison in fear of his safety what can we do?
Wendy 29/10/2016 at 10:42 am
Hi my husband is a cat d prisoner from Arundel. He was taken to court in Berkshire for his confiscation order. He is being held at a cat b prison local to where the court was. How long can they keep him there as there has been no communication as to his transfer back to cat d
Bonnyblue 22/10/2016 at 11:11 pm
Hi my partner had bin moved to a D-cat prison in Aylesbury but he's home address is Wakefield (Yorkshire).. Dose anyone no how far from home a D-cat prisoner should be.. He is halfway through a 3 year sentence & has spent it in to different prison down south.. We have a 2 year old son and its so hard getting back and forth. Any ideas ??
Mum 21/10/2016 at 3:47 pm
My son has been sentenced as 19 yr old instead of 22 they are going to resentence him is the allowed if so what can happen?
Homealone 15/09/2016 at 11:24 pm
Can I please have some advice, my partner is in cat d rosin with 7 months of his sentence left, he has had his sentence plan back from the om? And his risks have been changed from low all the way through to medium risk now, he's had one rotl at home already with no problems what so ever,, and now they're saying because he's a medium risk he can't have rotl?? Nothing has changed or happened, I've complained to the governor but had no acknowledgement from him what so ever, are they allowed to just change the risk factors when there's clearly no risk? Please advise me what I can do, I have an autistic daughter and we need him home, even if it's just for a weekend ?? X thankyou for reading x
Bobon 15/09/2016 at 6:38 pm
Hya who can help me...my partner is an ipp and has been out of prison for nearly 19 months now since getting out he moved to Scotland to be with me but in no way has he had any help at all in getting back to work help with getting a house..he can't even get to come on holiday with me and my son as a family..he's still getting treated like he's a prisoner no one seems to help...and is there any help as to how he can try and get compensation as he was meant to serve 3 years and ended up doing 11 for no reason ...and does anyone know how to get an Ipp overturned....any solicitors willing to point me in rite direction please...with legal aid
Thank you
Worrymum 10/09/2016 at 8:11 am
My daughter has been given a warrant for her arrest for non payment of fines ..she has a 4 yr old a 2 yr old and a 6 weeks old who is still breastfeeding feeding ... can she take the 2 youngest with her if she goes to prison ?
Siobhan 09/09/2016 at 1:39 pm
I have a similar querie to you Letty, my partner is waiting for a bus from a category C to a category D. My question is once at the D category prison, how long will my partner have to wait until he is allowed a ROTL? Some people have told me 3months others seem to think it's 28days, any information will be greatly appreciated as we have been pulled about for 2 years now and NO ONE official or not seems to have a clue! There needs to be more human friendly information for us and not unuseful terminology. Please help?!
Letty 02/09/2016 at 8:14 pm
My partner is in a c cat jail for the past 4 years and was given his d cat 9 weeks ago an is waiting for his transfer date ? The prison he is at are saying the open prison he has applied for are not replying to there emails ! He is in the last last 2 years of his sentence which grants him d cat what can he do to get information about his transfer because he's not being told anything at all who is the best person to talk too ! Any information would be a great help Thank you
Kimmy 30/08/2016 at 2:36 pm
Hi my mum is in prison doing 8 years she is 84 and her health is poor how can I help her get help to get out has I think she might die if she is left in prison
Lee 26/08/2016 at 5:19 am
Hi please help my husband is in prison since 2009 and he will only be released next year 2017 so he had no knowledge about parole and apeal is it possible that they can let him come home if he start asking for parole now and how long must we wait till that is approved
Sheryl 23/08/2016 at 11:20 am
My brother is 6 years into his life sentence, he has been in and out of hospital with mental health issues all of his adult life and has been attempting suicide since he was 13. He has been using various drugs since he was a teenager and is diagnosed with emotionally unstable personality disorder. This was not taken into consideration when he was sentenced and I 100% agree that he should be punished for his crimes, however, he is seriously mentally ill, he hears numerous voices every day and regularly attempts to take his own life, I really want him to be looked at by mental health professionals and treated for his problems but every time I speak to the prison (4 different ones so far) I am told that they cannot discuss his issues with me and the call ends there. I am seriously worried I have a number of letters from him where he makes no sense, he says people who have died are not dead and that people are controlling him. He's clearly delusional. He goes on regular hunger strike too. I know he needs to be punished for his crimes but this is like hell not just for him but for us as a family who feel helpless. Are any of his human rights being violated? Is there anybody we can contact who might help us get him some real treatment? Thanks in advance
AboutHumanRights Editor 11/08/2016 at 10:59 am
He (or you) should make a formal complaint to the prison governor. National policy is that prisoners should be provided with 3 meals per day. As a minimum this provision will include breakfast, lunch and evening meal. Drinking water should be made available to all prisoners at all times. A multi-choice (minimum five choices), pre-select menu including a minimum of one substantial hot meal choice per day should be provided for the lunch time or evening meal. The Offneders' Families Helpline has more information and advice on how to complain.
AboutHumanRights Editor 10/08/2016 at 11:33 am
It unlikely he can force his ex partner to bring his son to see him in prison. This is something that professional legal advice is needed for.
Spacetastic 09/08/2016 at 2:30 pm
My son in law is 8 weeks into his prison sentence in a private prison. He is basically being starved. All the inmates are on 2 meals a day consisting of a small pasty at lunch time and a very small meal at tea time. He is not yet enhanced so unable to purchase additional food items and has already lost 10lbs of body weight. What can we do to help him?
Babyfree 08/08/2016 at 9:36 pm
Hi,

My partner is in jail,has been for two years. He got ten years but is doing 5.( drugs related)
He has a son but the mother is not bringing him in to see him. My partners relatives were bringing him for her but can no longer do this.
What rights does he have in regards to getting her to bring the son to see him? Is there anything he can do? She is currently ignoring all correspondance from my partner.
Thanks
TiggazBoo 02/08/2016 at 1:48 am
My Partner is in HMP Woodhill on arrival 2wks ago tomorrow he rang me on his reception call ,I was extremely tearful and overly upset , as I'm 30wkd pregnant with His little Boy , Tho My partner is only on a 28day Recall , he was in extreme pain with deep vein thrombosis and I could hear the pain in his voice when I spoke to him . His last few words were .. "calm down Baby please, I'll write to you tonight and I love you, just look after our Son and you'll get a letter off me real soon "
That was 2 weeks ago now and still no letter . I've got pre eclampsia now and I'm in hospital with it unable to stop worrying . I can't think of any reason he wouldn't write as we are best mates as well as partners . I know My Man better than he knows him self ,and I know he'd never leave me worrying like this with no contact with my family he was beside himself leaving me . What could be the reason for this I've rang Woodhill and they said there is a long waiting reply for locating and requesting my concerns to him. I don't know Wat to do
Me 22/07/2016 at 12:21 pm
I heard about the place that prisoners are refused any basic medical help. Before, months ago, somebody with dental problem had to wait days in pain to see doctor / nurse. Now other person who has problem with spinal disc lies down second or third day without hardly being helped from anybody apart of his cellmate. The nurse suggested paracetamol and exercises (he is not able to move even to toilet!). Doctor prescribed anti-inflammation medicine for 7 days without even seeing a guy! Problem solved. They can say they did help. What if is he allergic to? Asking what if somebody collapse with a heart atack I heard: probably would die, that is a reality of it. They can keep pressing alarm button for hours. Nobody reacts. Last six months there was no a month when one would not decide to leave that place (and world in general) for ever... The most annoyes me that even people who usually cannot just sit and wait when something bad happens are forced there to changed there opinion for: this place is not going to be changed. Is nothing that can be done... That is so frustrating!!!
Debs 22/07/2016 at 12:34 am
My partner has recently had an operation to remove a malignant lump from his neck, I was given permission by the governor to attend the hospital on that day, am I allowed to go to his next appointment which is to discuss follow on treatment. He is a cat d prisoner
Poppy 20/07/2016 at 6:22 pm
My nephew is trying to trace his father, he was in Durham jail in the 80s and we are trying to find him.... Can they give out any info
AboutHumanRights Editor 14/07/2016 at 12:52 pm
There are a few organisations that you can report this to, which might be able to help: PACT - Prison Advice and Care Trust Prisoners' Advice Prison Reform Trust
Cfelth 11/07/2016 at 8:36 pm
My partner is currently on remand in hewell he says how there are more flies in his cell then there are prisoners in the prison, he has been moved a couple of times but every cell he the same, he's being eaten alive by bed bugs, and has now got a horrible chest infection, the place is disgusting even on visits the whole place is just damn dirty diesease ridden, the food is making him be sick almost everyday and he says he not supprised as when he goes to collect his food there's so many flies on it or hovering around he may aswell just be eating flies, something needs doing about this prisons hygiene, !!!!!!
Piggy4567 10/07/2016 at 7:57 pm
My partner is on ermand for some thing he did not do I think the hole thing stink he did not get his tablits for over a week he's shut up 20 hours a day and not let out of his sell the guthment need to do something about that he's aloud to phone wons a day if aloud out of his sell
rainbows 04/07/2016 at 5:17 pm
I have to take food in for my son so he can eat or he would become even more ill.
I have written to Judges, Mps, Government, The officers in Elmley are acting like little Hilter's. I have done my best to improve things I think the time is now right to have things published .The letters I get from my son are begging me for food this can't be right starving someone in this day and age. I my was on house block one and forgotten about for 3 month's. i do know the man responsible for this and legal action will be taken.
rainbows 04/07/2016 at 5:04 pm
I could tell you so many stories about my son and Elmley prison on sheppy.
On son lost a third of his body weight in 3 months because he wasn't being fed.
My son also sufferers from a medical problem he bleeds from his rectom , we are still waiting for medical treatment. I have contacted Mps An.drew Selous Julian Braizer even Micheal Gove himself. I have so many very interesting emails and letters I am thinking about going pubic and telling tax payers what going on in prisons that we have kept hidden from us.
Brother 23/06/2016 at 11:01 am
My brother is in prison on remand and he tells me that he is not being allowed his medication
he is on a drug rehab programme and also has HIV
I don't believe him as he tells so many lies

Surely he would have access to these things ?
he has been there long enough for it to have been arranged
AJ 22/06/2016 at 8:08 pm
My father is on remand at the moment and been refused bail. He has since suffered a serious lung infection and now a minor stroke, confirmed by the prison doctor. He has another bail hearing on medical grounds so that he can see his surgeon as he had a triple heart bypass last year, but we have been told not to expect a different result as it is the same judge. Surely he should have the right to this? He is extremely ill and yet nothing is being done about it.
Cj 17/06/2016 at 10:36 am
Hi,my friend has been in remand for 6 weeks . I haven't heard from him in just over two weeks. Iv sent him a letter , if he has been released would the letter be returned to me as I have put my address on the letter or would the prison just discard of the letter? Also is it possible to find out if he has been released or if he is okay?
Help 14/06/2016 at 7:42 pm
My son is in prison I've not heard from him in about 9 weeks, I have phoned prison twice as I am out of my mind with worry, the prison says they'll get him to phone me, but still haven't heard anything, please I need to know why he's not phoning me
Sjj 14/06/2016 at 12:38 pm
My son is in prison he is due out in august his partner is due to have a baby any day now is he aloud out to be with her at the birth has anyone got any idea if this is a load ,
AboutHumanRights Editor 13/06/2016 at 2:20 pm
Try your local MP, the The Offenders Families Helpline or the Prison and Probation Ombudsman
Archem 10/06/2016 at 8:40 pm
My son is currently on remand in one prison. He attended his 1st day on trial on Monday at the end of the day he was taken to a different prison (purely for cutting transport costs). He doesn't have any of his personal belongings or clothes now. He has been without a single change of clothes since Monday, now Friday. He was also not given his prescribed medication until last night despite judge, barrister and solicitor insisting he had it in order for trial to continue. On Monday evening, Tuesday morning & evening and Wednesday morning he was not given (despite asking) any food at all. He is diagnosed with PTSD and is a known self harmer so couple that with the stress of no clothes, no meds lack of basic nutrition and a trial and top it off with not only sharing a cell with a co accused (who he had previously been warned to not make any contact with whatsoever by police) but also no family visit available not even through chaplaincy so no chance of seeing him, offering him family support or getting him any clothes! Basic human dignity breech surely? This not only has a devastating impact on my son mental health but also his state of mind for his trial but also impacts on us as a family too. His barrister and his solicitor have made in excess of 30 phones calls to the prison (including family care support line) and no one listens or cares, which includes 3 duty governors! What are we supposed to do? It's like he's been hung, drawn and quartered without a jury!
Butterflublux 05/06/2016 at 3:30 pm
My partner put an application for tag 2 months ago. After calling his probation officer a few days ago found out his paperwork hasn't been recieved.
He has made several complaints that the prision is slow and understaffed and has limited contact with his OMU due to staffing. He is a cat c prisoner in a cat a prison. His tag eligibility date was 3 days ago..
Valentine 14 19/05/2016 at 5:45 pm
Thanks for your response. The Addendum was given was given to the prison but they deny knowledge of it. Even without that, surely they can do the maths 14 years from 2003 finishes at 2017? And if they don't take the time off from time served on remand, then my brother must be the only person in the history of sentencing in the British Judicial System, not to have this time on taken in to consideration?

Would the court allow me to have that information - I do have Power of Attorney?
AboutHumanRights Editor 19/05/2016 at 2:09 pm
Can you trace the original solicitor? The details of the amendment may be still on a file. A copy sent to the prison and/or probation should suffice.
Need help 19/05/2016 at 11:17 am
Hi my fiancee was grabbed by officers at hatfield thorne open prison yesterday when hes asked aa to why this was happening they said a build up ov information what they couldnt say when my partner asked hes been duin really well with home leave days out and 1 govener told him he was doing brilliant Naw this govener has gone hes left with a govener whos had it in for im for a long time
There is an officer in there who told my partner as far as he was concerned he had done nothing wrong hes being bullied by the officers n govener i have statements off lads in there saying my partner is being targeted but hes done everything right he was so close to sitting parole doing well with everything so this has come as a massive shock ime going to my local mp as i cant get no answers from his probation officer he rang me at teatime from wheelston without a clue wat had happend they didnt let him take his property he was a broken man ime so scared what the system is doing to him ime thinking about contacting the local news we dont know were to turn
Just because the govener has a problem this is wrong on so many levels
Av you any ideas what a can do to fight the system
Thanku
Tracy Hollowood 17/05/2016 at 10:29 am
Amendment: My brother was sentenced in 2003 not 2013.
Valentine14 17/05/2016 at 10:28 am
When my brother was sentenced for murder in 2013 he had already served time on remand which brought his release date to 2017. His solicitor at the time asked for an amendment to his paperwork which showed his release date as 2018 - he received the addendum, showing his release date as 2017, yet the the prison and probation are insisting that they have no knowledge of this his release date is 2018. This would make it a 15 year sentence! This delay is also preventing him from the due processes involved in helping him move forward . For instance he has now been at his Cat D prison for well over nine months and has had no town visits.

He has been a good prisoner and done everything that has been asked of him and has been a 'Listener' has helped to teach other prisoners to read etc.

My question is: does he need a Human Rights Lawyer to move this forward.
AboutHumanRights Editor 16/05/2016 at 12:33 pm
You can sometimes find information on the Law Pages website. Note, you'll have to register first.
AboutHumanRights Editor 16/05/2016 at 12:02 pm
You could try writing to the prison governor or seeking help from one of the following charitable organisations: Prisoners' Families and Friends Service or Offenders' Families Helpline.
AboutHumanRights Editor 13/05/2016 at 12:35 pm
We don't have the full details of his case unfortuntely. You could try the Family Lives website or call the prisoners' families and friends helpline free on 0808 808 3444
Xoxo 13/05/2016 at 11:21 am
Is it possible to find out why someone is in prison?
Someone who used to live with me has been sent to prison is it possible to find out why they are there
tash 13/05/2016 at 10:33 am
Hi my son who has been in prison 12 months . Has found a lump in his testicals avout 4 months ago . He is still waiting for an hospital appointment to get it checked out . What can we do to help him ? As the prison dont seem to be taking this seriously
Gray 12/05/2016 at 2:56 pm
Hi , could you help me , my daughters boyfriend ,was arrested ,and remanded , he was found not guilty at his hearing in the crown courts, but yet 3 weeks later ,he still not been released , every time we ring probation the just say ,there's nothing they can do except wait , he was on licence, when they arrested him , but has he was found not guilty , surely he should be out by now , regards
AboutHumanRights Editor 12/05/2016 at 12:12 pm
This will depend on the views of the prison officers and governor. It is often the case that prisoners will be moved to a category D prison but it's not compulsory.
Safi 11/05/2016 at 11:28 am
I need some advice for someone in prison. He was given 27 Months in prison for assualt and robbery, and he was in prison on remand while waiting for the court date and was on HDC for 8 months for same thing before remand.

I just wanted to know if the time in custody and HDC would be counted towards his 27 months sentance? He received his release notification and it hasnt been counted for some reason. He tried to contact his personal officer but no one is willing to do anything and his solictor is not intreasted in the matter as he said the case is now closed.
can i as a family member contact behalf of him to find out if his sentance has been counted right? He's been moved to different prison far from home too without any reason.

I would really appropriate if you Could kindly advice on what can be done in this case. I will look forward to a reply. Thank you
Margi 10/05/2016 at 1:04 pm
My brother is 6 years into a 16 year sentence for murder under joint enterprise.
He has been an enhanced prisoner for the whole of his sentence and has placed himself on the protection wing (Feb)
He has requested a side move to another catB prison but so far he is still there. He won't allow us to visit as he is concerned someone may follow us home.
They are giving no reason for the delay in transfer.
boo 09/05/2016 at 5:31 pm
hi my nephew has a release date on 31st dec 2016 ,
does he go to cat d first before his release or does he
just get released on this date.
AboutHumanRights Editor 04/05/2016 at 10:25 am
Sorry we do not know how long he will serve as this is always at the discretion of the prison officers/management. Sometimes if the sentence is a long one, the probation service will advice you of the imminent release of the perpetrator.
Lisa 30/04/2016 at 11:05 pm
My ex was sentenced to 26 weeks for d.v and breaching his court order. How long will he actually spend in jail on good behaviour and will the courts ring me to let me know when he's been let out?
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/04/2016 at 12:00 pm
The phones in prisons are security checked so they cannot be abused etc. The hospital phones will not be the same. Try Prisoners' Friends and Families to see if they are able to get any more information on your behalf or give you further advice.
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/04/2016 at 11:17 am
There is no category of prison for sex offenders and immigration. Maybe he has been sent to an immigration removal centre? If so these allow detainees access to family contact and legal support which he should make the most of to sort his case out.
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/04/2016 at 12:51 pm
He could try a complaint to Prisons and Probations Ombudsman if he feels there is genuine cause for complaint.
Qwertygirl 27/04/2016 at 11:34 pm
My husband is in hospital. He was rushed there from prison 4 days ago. I've not been able to see him and he's not called me. All i no is what the prison has told me and thats very little. Why is he not allowed to use a phone in hospital. He's a cat d prisoner. Any information appreciated. Thanks
Shaz 27/04/2016 at 9:59 pm
A relative has been recently sentenced to 4 years he was remanded already for 6 months untill court. He attended court two days ago and since and is awaiting his letter rotating his release date. The current prison have advised him today that he will be moving prison as of tomorrow. The prison they want to move him to is am immigration and sex offenders prison. This relative is in prison for category c drug related crime and he has been in the UK since aged 5 and has a Portuguese passport and citizen card, NI number and NHS number is this appropriate form of action to place him in an inappropriate prison? Are they thinking of deporting him ? Advise would be most grateful if want this decision challenged.
E g 27/04/2016 at 3:03 pm
Hi my husband is serving a year in prison he was in education and found it very uncomfotable as he was embarressed to tell the teacher he couldent learn to read and right then he got frustrated when the teacher tryed to learn the inmates how to steel a cashpoint machine whit a stolen forklift so he decided to quit education the teacher rhen told him if he quits she will have his job taken off him so he said ok im still quitting i dont whant to learn how to steal a cashpoint machine im trying to get out and dont intend to ever come back to prison she then whent to the govenor and told him my husband had used abusive lanuage my husband has 3 witnesses to say he didnt swear but her word seems to be going her way this is not the first time this teacher has done this to someone its my husbands first time in prison and the fact that this woman can get away whit this is beyond its just not fair he is allso from the travelling comunity and she referred to him as you lot are all the same what can we do to get this sorted fairly
AboutHumanRights Editor 25/04/2016 at 12:51 pm
Conjugal rights are not currently granted for prisoners in the UK. It's been suggeseted that some prisoners have won the right to artificial insemination while in prison though.
LouiseCarr 23/04/2016 at 6:33 pm
Hello, my husband has been giving a life sentence, he has 26 years remaining, he has now been moved to a high security prison. what is the law on us wanting a child?
AboutHumanRights Editor 22/04/2016 at 11:27 am
Prisoners can usually as many letters as they want while they're in prison, some prisons are also set up to receive emails to prisoners. Note that emails and lettes may be read by the prison officers before being passed on to a prisoner. Prisoners can also make a certain number of phone calls to family/friends each week via the prison phone system - unless they are on restricted privileges. Urgent messages can be passed throuhg the prison governor or the prison chaplain etc. You could enquire about this when you next visit.
AboutHumanRights Editor 21/04/2016 at 11:53 am
You could refer your boyfriend to the Prisoners' Advice Service . You could also investigate yourself with the help of the Prisoners' families and friends organisation.
AboutHumanRights Editor 21/04/2016 at 11:09 am
He will have a broken one of the rules, this can be anything from fighting, to failing a drug test etc. It's likely he'll know what he has to do to get some privileges back.
Shelbzz 21/04/2016 at 10:06 am
My boyfriend as just been sentenced to 6 months and I'm due to give birth in may. Will I be able to contact the prison when I give birth so they can inform him his baby as been born?
kez 20/04/2016 at 9:21 am
hi my boyfreind is serving 3 yrs was in walton for 2 months he has mental health problems an was getting medication which hes bin on for yrs now hes bim moved to havrigg jail and theyy took him of every bit of medication his antisycotics antideppressants methadone this could kill him plzz can sumone help i dont no were to start with this ASAP THANKS
tess 19/04/2016 at 5:19 pm
my boyfriend got sentenced to 3 years in December 2015, ive just got a letter of him saying he has been put on 'basic' he wont tell me whats hes done to be put on basic, he is known to have drug problems so could he have been put on basic for positive drug test? my friend said he could have been put on basic for not having a clean cell. does anyone know what reasons there is to be put on basic, thanks for reading x
AboutHumanRights Editor 19/04/2016 at 10:10 am
Write to the prison governor - if there is no successful outcome, seek advice from the Prisoners' families and friends service helpline 0808 808 3444.
M A 18/04/2016 at 10:49 am
Hi my son is in prison first time he got busted 9 grand he is a low cat in prison he got 13.half month what is his chances of getting out after his 12 weeks on a tag
Wifey 17/04/2016 at 9:53 am
My husband has been in prison for 10 days now and has not been allowed his contact lense , he only has one good eye and wears 1 lense so at present cannot see anything , what can we do I am really worried I have tried to sort this out with help for family members but still have no joy , he can't get to see an optician inside for over a month , surely this is against his human rights not being able to see please help .
AboutHumanRights Editor 15/04/2016 at 1:01 pm
yes the replies are those in a darker shade of blue.
AboutHumanRights Editor 15/04/2016 at 1:01 pm
Yes if it is to run concurrently his release date should not change.
AboutHumanRights Editor 15/04/2016 at 1:00 pm
Try contacting the prison governor. He/she will be able to advise whether there are any changes to communication policy whilst a prisoner is in hospital.
Ell 14/04/2016 at 3:41 pm
Does anyone ever get a reply from here?
Ell 13/04/2016 at 9:06 pm
My husband was taken to hospital from prison. I have not heard from him an when i call hospital they won't allow me to speak to him. Does he still have phone rights in hospital. He's been there almost a week.
Don 13/04/2016 at 6:18 pm
Hi my husband was given a 8 month prison sentence on 22 December 2015 and in march 2016 was given a 4 month sentence to run cuncurent so does his release date stay the same??? As of yet he has no date what so ever
AboutHumanRights Editor 01/04/2016 at 12:17 pm
The move to a lower category prison may be a interim move, before he gets to the HDC stage (assuming you mean April next year).
Safi 29/03/2016 at 9:58 pm
Hi, its an enquiry for someone. Hes been given prison for 23 months and is in cat B prison at the moment. There are two different dates on relase notification. One for November which is release date and one for April Which is for HDC. Now they moving him to Cat C prison. Does that mean he wont get HDC? What does it mean. Any help would be greatful. Thanks
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/03/2016 at 12:36 pm
We don't know the full details of his case so he'd be better to check with the police or the courts.
bully 26/03/2016 at 8:49 pm
Hi my son has just left prison after 8 weeks for domestic violence, he is now on licease but can t reside with children. He wants to enter in to a relationship is he allowed. She has 2 children will they be put on an at risk list.
JoBo 20/03/2016 at 9:55 pm
Hi my son has been in prison for 4 week now. He has not been offered a job or any course's. He is stuck in his cell on his own all day as his cell mate goes out to work. I thought they had a obligation to give prisoners work or education as part of their rehabilitation.
worried mum 07/03/2016 at 11:55 pm
Hi
Im really worried about my son being able to see his baby girl.

He was imprisoned on october and his daughter was born in November. Myself,his Dad and his fiance have visited and we had been told we can go for a family visit in April but since then he has told us that he has been told he may not be able to see his daughter now!
He is serving 1 year for sex with a minor this all happened 2 years ago, before he got a good job,met his fiance and they where in the process of setting up home together!
He was (at the time) a very immiture 21 and the girl was 14.
She had had a relationship before this with a 19 year old.The relationship was consentual (although by law not recognised as such due to her age!)
My son ended the relationship after pressure to do so and realisation that it was wrong.
Her father brought it to the attention of the police at first reporting it as rape. Once texts between them revealed no such thing as a relationship was reported he under uk law had to be prosecuted.
Both myself and his fiance,although realise
Britsh law on this matter feel it is wrong and very one sided.
He needs to see his daughter and be able to bond with her!He gets so upset when he talks about her and its just not right under his human rights surely!
Please can someone advise us on how we can address this as soon as possible
Bethannjacobs 07/03/2016 at 1:50 am
..I have a brother in law who is in the prison in Jerome County Detention Center he has diabetes he's not getting the rights to eat proper food we are trying to find how we fight this right in law
Rachael 04/03/2016 at 11:19 pm
My boyfriend was arrested last year for assaulting me and criminal damage. He was drinking heavily and on drugs. Please don't judge! He was given a 16 month sentence which we both feel was the best outcome. Since he has been in jail he has been keeping his head down and doing courses relating to the crime. Domestic violence and drug and alcohol recovery. I never split up with him, it was an isolated incident. He has changed so much and become a better person through being in prison. His hdc date is coming up and he has now lost his home. My question is would it even be possible for him to get hdc to my address? I visit him every week and have had a discussion with the governor as I banned from visiting at first, that is all sorted and the governor is happy for us to have contact. Is it a possibility he could get it?
Thanks
Chany32 01/03/2016 at 3:25 pm
I have a fiancé doing time at Barwon prison maximum security his been there since December last year I was banned from visits an now I'm able to visit again my partner would atleast call once a fortnight he was asking when can I finally visit so I went last Sunday an strangely enough I got told I wasn't on his list and to wait for him to call and the last time we spoke he sounded happy it's not like him to go this long and no phone call
Sam 29/02/2016 at 3:06 pm
Hi, My son has only 6 months left on his 3 year sentence, so they moved him to a prison in London, he's only been there 2 weeks and was attacked by 5 inmates whilst he was in his cell, they beat him up very badly. As a concerned parent i fear for my son that it's going to happen again. So is there any chance he can get a transfer back to a prison outside London?
andrea 21/02/2016 at 7:23 pm
Hiya. My dad has been in prison for 3 months.and needs medication.he has Not been given this medication since he's been in there..what can I do..
Nellie 21/02/2016 at 2:58 pm
Hello. My brother is in prison . He has 7 days left , he phoned us yesterday and said he'd slit his wrists due to the constant bullying off the prison guards . Me and my family went down the prison yesterday to make sure my brother was ok. We were assured there were no marks on him,just a few scratches. My brother also said they threw him down the block,took all his clothes off . He hasn't had no food or water for 3 days and they haven't even had the dignity to give him toilet roll. They are basically laughing at him and telling him to kill himself! I want to make a formal complaint how how he's been treated. My sisters went down to see him today and he's got cuts everywhere and HAS got marks on his wrists so if the prison officer had seen him yesterday he would of definitely seen this but no he said there wasn't any visible marks. Now he wouldn't of been able to do that last night coz he was down the block and has nothing in there to be able to do this. Basically we've been lied too. Please help .
cee 20/02/2016 at 2:23 pm
Hello, my partner has a complicated case regarding a teaser disguised as a touch. He was given 2 year's on exceptional circumstances. He was given a tag date and received his paper's and has been refused tag because they say he hasn't got exceptional circumstances. Now I'm confused as the judge saw he did and reduced his sentencing from 5 to 2 but the governor of the prison doesn't si he has to serve his full sentence. Is there anything he can do or myself explaining to the governor our situation. I lost my dad to a homicide and the governor doesnt me and my kids going through this alone and my partner being out of trouble for 9 years doesn't warrant as exceptional circumstances, he's a low risk offender, has a job in prison and is a mentor. I'm just feed up of prisons keeping people in who really are serving no purpose. Yes he had a weapon in his position but he didn't know it was a teaser, we brought it on holiday. He's a construction worker and uses them daily with this being £2 you'd never think anything of it and neither did we. I'm just after some advice as what I can do if anything. Please
S4ndra 18/02/2016 at 11:38 pm
Hi, my dad is in prison he's been in there for two weeks. Today he phoned us saying they're going to move him in to another prison he doesn't know where. How can I find out which prison he's at? I've already phoned the prison he was st when he first arrived to prison from court but they said they can't tell me which prison he's getting transferred to. Please response Asap thank you
AboutHumanRights Editor 16/02/2016 at 10:23 am
We don't know the fine details of your husband's case so you might be better to contact the Prisoner's Families and Friends helpline on 0808 808 3444 or visit The Prisoner's Families website
boo 15/02/2016 at 6:50 pm
hi my nephew got 6 month but when will he be able to call us anyone pls we r so worried and not heard a thing ?????
P 15/02/2016 at 12:21 am
Hi my husband has been put down seg for smashing his pad up kicking the window s out then they found a sim card how many visits a month can he have and what could happen hes due to get out in 55 days he s got mental health problems and he s not getting any help
cookie crisp 11/02/2016 at 5:42 pm
Hi my son still hasn't had his pin sorted out to be able to ring me his Mother & he's been at this prison now for Months!
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/01/2016 at 10:16 am
Contact the prison governor to see whether there are any processes in place for this kind of occurrence. There are also several organisations that can help you: The Offenders’ Families Helpline is 0808 808 2003 or email info@offendersfamilieshelpline.org; The Prisoner's Advice Service or PACT
Lil_miss_teeq 26/01/2016 at 4:57 pm
My partner is in prison and I've just been informed that his mum has been diagnosed with cancer. He doesn't know yet and I'm wondering the best way to tell him and if there will be some support for him that he will have access too and if there is anyone else I should inform in the prison, thanks
AboutHumanRights Editor 21/01/2016 at 12:58 pm
If you have had no response from the governor, you could try one of the following organisations for advice: The offenders families help line - Information for families on all aspects of the criminal justice system in England and Wales from arrest through to release. PACT - a charity supporting prisoners' families. PAS (Prisoners Advice Service)a charity providing information to prisoners.
Emma 20/01/2016 at 7:26 pm
Hi my brother is in remand waiting for trial charged with terrorist act. It's been more than 10 weeks since he has been arrested and so far we haven't had single phone call or visit and when we try to book visit they just fob us of by telling us that we have to write to the governor which we did and still nothing. He is not well mentally and they let him call his solicitor but not us. Is there anything we can do to get visit. I would really appreciate your response.
AboutHumanRights Editor 05/01/2016 at 12:02 pm
Are you allowed visiting time etc? Email or phone the prison governor asking for more information.
Lou 02/01/2016 at 11:06 pm
My partner is in prison and I got a phone call telling me has had a heart attack but he is ok and don't know anything else worried but how can I find out more how he really is and I am his next of kid aswell
Helpneeded 26/12/2015 at 8:55 pm
Does anyone no any companies etc that can help and support me getting my brother moved jails i am aware he is being bullied to get money sent in to other in mates i belive he has the right to be moved as been badly hurt before have crime numbers doctors letter and evidence ive already had to have him moved
Colleen 18/12/2015 at 10:18 pm
My family member is in feltham prison which is very far from home its his first sentence and last his mother died 8 weeks ago his girlfriend has just had their first baby his mind state is unstable he is getting lots of abuse for not becoming a Muslim I'm really worried for his safety I want him moved asap how do I go about this? He has already been attacked with a makeshift knife I'm going crazy is their any organizations that help? I have spoken to the jail who then made it quite obvious in front of the actual culprit that something had been said now it's got worse
pepperpot 17/12/2015 at 12:44 pm
@jess. Make a complaint to the prisoner governor about this. You should not have to be funding protection money of any sort.
AboutHumanRights Editor 17/12/2015 at 12:32 pm
Yes, a prisoner can be moved. Usually they are allowed a phone call to let their family know. There is more information here on the offenders' families website
Julia 16/12/2015 at 8:59 am
Can a person be moved from prison to prison without prior notice. Our sin is due to be moved today we have only just found out. We are both disabled and cannot travel far
jess 13/12/2015 at 9:48 pm
A family member is in prison the family are having to pay protection money so no harm comes to them what can we do none of us can keep affording to pay this please help
AboutHumanRights Editor 08/12/2015 at 2:41 pm
Contact the prison governor and ask for more information. Once you have got all the relevant information it may be useful to call the prison advice organisation PACT
Jon jon 08/12/2015 at 10:42 am
Hi my son got 5 years he has done 7 years he has had home leave but has been recalled back as never got in on time now he has been moved on suspicion on drugs as his name has been put in hat how can he do that I have only been up once on visit he thinks he has been set up what can I do
Kj 29/11/2015 at 11:00 pm
Hi my boyfriend has served 9 years off 24 year sentence wich he has to do 50% off so he has another 3 years left hes in a cat c jail now in Birmingham. When will he get a review to be moved to open prison maybe start getting home leave ?
dappa 26/11/2015 at 8:40 am
Hi my partner has been taken from England to scotland and remanded for allegedly assisting an absconder. Can he be transfered back to England toreceive visits. It's causing hard ship to travel to scotland
Tt Smith 24/11/2015 at 10:00 pm
Hi my husband has been on remand over 15th month now he had pleaded guilty for possession of a firearm he's should be sentence this week..my question is. He has a previous conviction of firearm "over 10 year's ago""we spoke to the CSP he said between 5/7year. now with him pleading guilty out of 25 people is it possible for them to give him 7year? Considering he was the 1st to plead. Is it possible for him to get a 7year ...His roll was for phone calls " middle man""what should he get??
AboutHumanRights Editor 20/11/2015 at 2:31 pm
Try the Prisoner Location Service
AboutHumanRights Editor 20/11/2015 at 10:05 am
You would need legal help to try and arrange this. Try writing to the prison governor in the first instance to see what he thinks the chances are.
Dizzyellz 19/11/2015 at 3:08 pm
Hello I'm looking for my farther Robert Stanley Taylor he was convicted and put in prison 10 years ago my mum told me that he still in so of his prison officer the last I heard he was in a maximum security prison around Birmingham but how can I found out where he is?? I'm 23 and I missed my dad so much life's been so hard without him my mum will not tell me where he is so someone pleaee help how can I find what prison he is in??
taprenrag 19/11/2015 at 12:47 am
brother in law has done 11 years of a 15 year sentences.he's been diagnosed with liver cancer and its terminal.he's got about a year to live.he was sentenced Birmingham served 7years in English jails but is up to his 11 year and is now in Scotland in a B/C cat prison and goes to his elderly mums home on visits as she's 82 and carnt get to the prison to visit him so transport take him home regular to visit her.is there any way we can get him home to spend what time he has left with us his family.everyone is distraught and want to be there for him.he also needs to be with us because he loves his family and is heartbroken that he might never get home.
kat 15/11/2015 at 8:34 pm
hi my son got sent to a yoi on wednesday he pleaded guilty for something he didnt do his solicitor kept pressuring him by saying if you go guilty you will get a suspended sentence on the run up to the trial he was meant to attend appoitments which the barrester kept cancelling and on the day it was a stand in barrister that didnt even put it to the court about the suspended sentene so they had him pleading guilty for nothing can you give me some advice please
AboutHumanRights Editor 05/11/2015 at 2:01 pm
Here is a copy of our response to another poster with a similar problem, we hope it helps; " You must be worried out of your mind. There are organisations that can help you, try calling the Prisoners' Families and Friends Service helpline 0808 808 3444. Get in touch with the Prisoners' Advice Service - they offer free legal advice and can pursue prisoners' complaints about their treatment in prison by providing advice if appropriate, taking legal action. You could also try the Offenders' Families Helpline"
Ant 05/11/2015 at 11:45 am
Hi my partner is doing a 4 years sentence. The very next he was beaten very badly. They broke his jaw and he had to have surgery. When I ring the prison all they tell me is he is fine and they are dealing with it. In fact they haven't dealt with anything and just let it slide. I can't talk to him because he cannot speak due to the injury. I'm so worried for his safety as it's possible that this could happen again. He is not admitting who did this to him because he is scared as there is no protection. Please any advise on what we can do for his safety. Can he be moved
Aidenelliemummy 02/11/2015 at 10:45 pm
Hi, my partner has only got 4 weeks left of a 9 week sentence for shoplifting, he has applied for tag but I was wondering because its so close to his release date, would he be eligible for tag and what is the likelihood of him getting tag when he only has a few weeks left?
Jenjen 25/10/2015 at 12:07 am
When I asked for help regarding my sons situation, you replied to me the next day and I took the advice you gave me. I contacted the organisations you suggested and my son has had contact from them already. Although his situation is still the same, but its only been a few days. Hopefully with their help, it will change for him soon. I just want to say I am very grateful, without your advice I would still be lost of what to do for my son. Thank you so very much x
Carlz 24/10/2015 at 5:25 pm
Hi my partner has been sentenced to 5 yrs for blackmail. Hes now in a cat C prison and been refused tag and told he wont be let out till 2017 is there any way he might get that reduced? He done 4 months on remand also .
AboutHumanRights Editor 21/10/2015 at 10:15 am
Try the organisations mentioned in the response to JenJen below.
Frenchie 20/10/2015 at 10:21 am
My partner is a lifer and has served 11 years of his sentence so far, and just been moved to a Cat C prison, I was wondering is there any organisations or people that I can contact that can look at his case to see if we can get him home.
AboutHumanRights Editor 16/10/2015 at 10:50 am
You must be worried out of your mind. There are organisations that can help you, try calling the Prisoners' Families and Friends Service helpline 0808 808 3444. Get in touch with the Prisoners' Advice Service - they offer free legal advice and can pursue prisoners' complaints about their treatment in prison by providing advice if appropriate, taking legal action. You could also try the Offenders' Families Helpline
Jenjen 15/10/2015 at 2:44 am
My son is doing along stretch in a YOI, but recently he asked me to pay over 150 pounds to an account of another inmate. So foolishly i did, but about a month later he phoned home tellng me that he had been trapped in his own cell by two other inmates, they attacked him, with my son being left with a broken nose, needing stiches to a cut down one side of his face, stitches above his eye, underneath his eye and also stitches to a cut from the corner of his to his temple, he has now only got partial sight in the eye. He put an app for a transfer, but been told no until he turns 21 which is 7 months away. He has told all family not to book visits anymore in fear of being any where near these people or others who are mates with them, because they constantly make threats of violence towards him. I have wrote to the prison governor, but the reply i received was just to re assure me that he is fine and well, that he feels safe and that any violence towrds others is taken seriously and will be dealt with accordingly. I have asked my son if the money that i paid out, was anything to do with the attack but he tells me that it is not. I am out of my mind with worry for his safety and to be honest his life. Could anybody please give me any advice, i really don't know what to do to help him. Thankyou!
Kryst 14/10/2015 at 9:21 pm
My boyfriend was sentenced to 8 months for ABH he will do 4 but is there a chance he will do 2 and the rest on tag please help? He has previous convictions for ABH well over 8 years ago
Dukebhoy 14/10/2015 at 1:20 pm
Many years ago I was a serving soldier in Northern Ireland. I was convicted and and sentenced to 4 yrs.imprisonment. I was never advised about returning to Scotland, I was segregated and basically was in solitary confinement for my own good I feel my human rights were breached I had no family visit for 18 months
Jadao 11/10/2015 at 8:20 am
Hi, my parter has recently received a 6 year prison sentence for conspiracy class b. How long will it be before he will be considered for cat D prison? Any help I would be really greatful. Thanks.
Alex 02/10/2015 at 9:38 pm
Hi my ex partner was sentanced to 18 month hes already done 4 month on remand how long does he have to do? Does theremand time come off the 18 month and then the 18 month halfed or is it halfed and then remand time taken off?
Tracey 01/10/2015 at 6:54 am
My Son was attacked in prison and has his face was cut with a makeshift weapon. As a result, he was taken to hospital where he received over 20 stitches to his face.
Can he claim compensation?
denisr 29/09/2015 at 8:24 pm
Hi my brother was sentenced to 10 year in Spain in July 2011 he was held in prison back in 2003 - 2004 which is 14 months he was released September 2004 he was then arrested in August 2010 he was held in prison till his trial in July 2011 another 11 months served he was sent back to the prison in Spain before being transferred back to UK since his return in
December 2012 there has been confusion over how much time he has to spend in prison out of the 10 year sentence

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Anabel 29/09/2015 at 4:37 pm
I woz on avisit with my partner on July 31st 2015. And while on the visit it was stopped. We where both taken to be searched nothing found on either of us. The prison HMP whitemoor never phoned the police or anything like that. They just let me go. Then wrote me aletter days later saying our behaviour was inappropriate on the visit. Which it really wasn't then they added that they had a suspicion I was trying to convey drugs in the prison. They sent my partner to the block told him the case was been referred to outside police. My partner got intouch with the police and was told there was not case about that incident or any other. Am I wrong in thinking I should of got awarning for the supposedly inappropriate behavior. I'm am his only visit at the moment but they also put him on closed visits with everyone. And they have messed about with our mail also. I'm going to book to see a solicitor over this as this can't be allowed so please if anyone has been through the same or similar situation please let me know who r where do I go from here as ringing the prison ain't getting me anywhere thanks
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/09/2015 at 12:18 pm
Firstly complain to the prison governor in writing; the contact details should be on the prison website. If this is not successful, then there are a some organisations that might be able to help: Prisoner's Families Prison Advice Service (PACT) Prisoner's familes and friends service (PFFS)
jailwife 26/09/2015 at 11:51 am
Hi for the past two weeks my husband has not received his canteen goods inc his phone credit but they have still deducted the amount from his account , he's asked the prison guards several times to sort it out but they just tell him they'll look in to it but never do ! Who do I complain to ?
AboutHumanRights Editor 24/09/2015 at 9:31 am
What does his solicitor say? Does he/she think there is a chance of appeal. It's not something we can comment on as we don't have all the details of the case.
AboutHumanRights Editor 23/09/2015 at 12:24 pm
Only your boyfriend can appeal against his sentence but would have to do with the help if his solicitor.
cornishgirl 22/09/2015 at 1:04 am
my son is in prison and has got 4 and a half years for touching a girl[ once] at the age of 10, this never happened, even the mother confirmed this to me. but still he was found guilty as she was convincing liar in court, he had parted from his 8 year relationship after taking on her 3 kids and then going on to have one there selves, throughout this relationship he was a good father to them and his own 2 kids and now he faces 4 and a half years in prison. can he get his sentence reduced and how long do you have to wait to do this, or can he get an early release for good behaviour ie tag or probation.
Laura 21/09/2015 at 12:46 pm
My boyfriend got sentenced 4 week ago he's sentence was 3 year he's never been in trouble with the police or never been to court before this and I think he's sentence was harsh for first time can I appeal to reduce sentence
None 18/09/2015 at 1:17 pm
Can an ex convict visit his partner in prison
Shellyj 15/09/2015 at 6:13 pm
Hi
I'm at a lost of what to do ?
My partner is nearing the end of his sentence 9years and doing 4years with only 7months left he has just been moved from wymott to Risley ? He has put forms in for cat d and nothing back since October last year he was moved to Risley for resettlement and is now locked up 22hrs a day ?? How is this resettlement ?? He's asked for a comp one form and is still waiting
What can I do or he do ? Or is he to wait until he's released back into society with no integration ? Probation can't help said its nothing to do with them it's down to the prison ? I would be grateful for any advice
Thank you in advance
Star 14/09/2015 at 2:48 pm
My brother inlaw was sentenced on the 27th of August 2015 at Leicester Crown Court i would sincerely want to know his whereabouts or where he is serving his 12yrs please. Thank you
AboutHumanRights Editor 07/09/2015 at 2:18 pm
There are various resources for prospective prisoners. The Prisoners Families and Friends Service has a useful guide: Court to Custody. There is also a lot of information on the Prisoners' Advice or the Prisoners' Familes websites.
Kazzamc 07/09/2015 at 11:00 am
My husband will be sentenced on Monday. We are trying to find out what and how much to pack for him to take with him. Where can i get this information.
AboutHumanRights Editor 04/09/2015 at 11:30 am
No, we cannot find any information that states this is the case. You may want to call the Offenders' families helpline for clarification.
Michelle 03/09/2015 at 6:50 pm
My son is in prison the prison told me that one month on remand in Northern Ireland prison is equal to two months in prison is this correct
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/08/2015 at 1:54 pm
You may need to speak to a solicitor to try and establish what has happened. If he's already in prison, you could try writing to the Prison Governor.
saasaa 27/08/2015 at 7:48 pm
My partner was beaten up and stabbed and no one informed me off what happened and now I can not visit him as he is scared for me too.what can I do and also he has been waiting to here about his tag for a month
AboutHumanRights Editor 25/08/2015 at 10:55 am
Yes you can.
wubs 22/08/2015 at 5:19 pm
Can I get a solicitor on my sons behalf if he is already serving a sentence? He has been interviewed about a new crime ( 2 months ago) but does not know the outcome. I am worried sick. I thought I could get a solicitor on his behalf yo find out? He agrees with this. Any ideas?
CeCe 19/08/2015 at 8:19 pm
My partner was convicted of sexual assault (didn't do it il just point out) will he be eligible for cat D prison? And be able to have home visits? Or will he not get this because of the nature of the conviction. Thanks
AboutHumanRights Editor 17/08/2015 at 11:13 am
This will be entirely up to the courts to decide unfortunately. It could be anything from a large fine, a prison sentence or community service.
nando12 16/08/2015 at 1:26 pm
the police charge me for 5 counts false representation use a false identity in a diferent name to open bank accounts total value 6000 pounds the banks is the loss and 1 possess control false another persons identity document contrary to section 6 of the identity document act 2006 this is happen 2009/2011 I never have problems whit justice is my first time now I have to go to magistrates court 19/08/2015 im worry about the sentence I can have, can you tell me what type the sentence the magistrates can give me ?I have good work and family...
DGT 13/08/2015 at 11:30 pm
My boyfriend has received he's ssentence for violent disorder but he's back in court because they got he's sentence wrong. What does this mean?
Martha 13/08/2015 at 8:34 pm
Are prisoners that have been rushed to hospital allowed a member of family to visit?
Klo 11/08/2015 at 9:40 am
Forget last sentence did not notice predictive text
Sarah 10/08/2015 at 9:13 pm
My boyfriends on remand for abh against me am I allowed to visit him in prison
Gizzydog 10/08/2015 at 7:25 pm
My boyfriend hasn't contacted me for 2 days. After he made a comment about downloading a movie on Totrentz. He is in a Cat A prison so the calls are probably monitored. Is it possible he's been stopped from contacting me because of that comment? How would I be able to find out?
Nikki 01/08/2015 at 7:27 pm
When reporting intimidating behaviour at a prison, do you have to give a name?
Danny 31/07/2015 at 5:07 pm
To shaz don't mean to be nosy but did this happen in Chesterfield.and also the prisoner has to send you a visiting order for you to visit
AboutHumanRights Editor 28/07/2015 at 2:39 pm
@Kshaz. Contact the prison to request a visit. here's how
Kshaz 28/07/2015 at 12:08 pm
My husband has just been sentenced after I found out about sexual abuse on my daughter
I feel I need to see him face to face to get answers as I haven't had any contact with him since the day he was arrested
How do I go about this
Lovie 25/07/2015 at 7:32 pm
Please advise is it fair for a prisoner to be transferred more than 60km away from his family, is it fair for the family how will they visit him if they cant afford ,who can help with this matter or who can the family talk to for help, atlist for him to be transferred near to the family
AboutHumanRights Editor 27/07/2015 at 12:36 pm
@DWP. The remand period is usually deducted from the total sentence.
DWP 24/07/2015 at 6:06 pm
My brother, is serving a 15 and 7 months in jail and has been given a 5 year probation for his unlawful act. I was wondering out of curiosity how long would he serve considering that he has be on remon for over a year now. He was just sentence on July 21st 2015. Could you please clarify this to me?
AboutHumanRights Editor 27/07/2015 at 11:38 am
@Ste. There is some useful information and some contact numbers on this Government web page which should help.
Ste 23/07/2015 at 8:13 pm
My son is serving a 3 year sentence he has been in a category D prison for about six weeks,he has now been moved to a category A prison,nobody has told him why this is happening,we think it's to do with a bail he was meant to answer to when he gets out witch is what he was told by the police,can they just do this without telling him why he has been moved from a cat D to a cat C.
Lizzy 20/07/2015 at 12:10 pm
My son is 18 months into a three years sentence in a cat c prison. He is due for a recategorisation meeting in two days and we were expecting that he will be recategorised as Cat D. His plan include attending a social awareness course which is for six weeks. He attended the course every day and four days to the end of the course he had to be moved to London to attend a confiscation hearing. This meant that he did not attend the last four days of the course.

His probation officer had informed us that she is not required to write any supporting report for the cat application meeting as he is considered to be low risk. so the decision will be made solely in the prison.

We also understand that he will now need to start the six weeks course again, but he can also do this as a cat D prisoner. Will not completing the four days of the course affect this cat D application, even though it was not his fault that he had to be moved. He had requested that the hearing be held in his absence but this was refused.

If it affects his cat D application, can we get a lawyer to challenge this decision please.
Sticky 14/07/2015 at 1:43 pm
Hi my cuz in Eastwood park prison doing 6 years for gbh with intent this is her first time in prison and never been in trouble , she was protecting her family as a doorman atacked her family . How long will she do in side
AboutHumanRights Editor 17/07/2015 at 10:31 am
@Ray. We really don't know the details so it's hard to comment. Will he accept visits from other people?
ray 13/07/2015 at 3:58 pm
Last Friday my partner refused my visit after he had seen the prison councilor, he sent me a letter which I received on the next day, the letter didn't sound right it wasn't him cus he has never refused my visit before an its the only time I get to see him he has always been up front with me on everything is he being cohearsed into this by the councillor.
AboutHumanRights Editor 02/07/2015 at 2:02 pm
@layla123. If may be worth getting another organisation involved to help facilitate a regular prison visit and/or mediate with the child's mother. There is a very good list of useful organisations and links here on the Prison Chat website.
layla123 29/06/2015 at 6:16 pm
My brother is a 18 months into a four year sentence he has just found out his partner has someone else and has done for over 6 months but accepted that the situation is hard for her and has accepted her new relationship even though she didn't tell him their 5 year old son did and the facts were confirmed by a mutal friend not the ex. His son has been visiting him regularly over the 18 months but his ex had now decided that their son can no longer go to prison to visit. Is her say final or is there anything he can do he has had no contact with his son for 2 months she has also changed her telephone number so he can't even call and talk to his son.
AboutHumanRights Editor 30/06/2015 at 9:35 am
@aleksandra. If you have no idea where he was at the time of his conviction (or whether he was sent to a prison near where he was living), then it might be worth trying The Prisoner's Advice Service which is a charity to provide support and information to those in prison in the UK.
aleksandra 26/06/2015 at 2:20 am
Hello. i realy need sombodys help. and sorry, if my question doesnt relate to your topic.
My husbond been in jail for the saling dtolken phones. i dont know the astimated price of it.
and dont know from which court he was sent there.
He contacted his friend, and just said that he is in jail, but for how long doesnt know.
how is it possible?
And in general, for how long the person can be in prisoned for that crime?
I live out the Uk. Who can help with our situation?
Who i contact to?
I dont know, when next time he will contact somebody, so wanna get it clear.
What can help to make the term shotter. he is the father of two y o son.
AboutHumanRights Editor 29/06/2015 at 2:11 pm
@lea. You could make a formal request to the prison governor, or seek the assistance of one of the prisoner's rights organisations such as Prisoner's Advice or the Prison Reform Trust
lea 23/06/2015 at 9:40 am
My stepdad is serving an eleven yr sentence at Parkhurst Isle of Wight, hes only 4 months into his sentence.
Is there anyway we can help by getting him changed to a catergory C prison, hes non violent and has never been in any trouble before.
He is 64yrs and my mum is 74yrs and not of good health so the travelling over from Devon is really hard?
AboutHumanRights Editor 02/06/2015 at 10:41 am
@Julie. It does sound strange especially as they've not informed your husband of the reason for the changes. For specific help you could try: The PACT prison advice organisationor The Prison Reform Trust There are also some great fact sheets here on the Citizen's Advice website which may help.
Julie 30/05/2015 at 7:58 am
My husband was given a custodial sentence for fraud. He was serving his sentence in a Cat D open prison and is due for early release end July. Four wees ago he was suddenly transferred to a Cat C closed prison. The paperwork said 'subject to further charges'. Since then he has not been able to find out any further information, why he has been moved or what the 'further charges' are.

He was working in his previous prison, had an excellent behaviour report and had been given enhanced status and responsibility. He is currently back to being locked up 22 hours a day.

Is it normal for this to happen and for any communication to take so long?
Gul 20/05/2015 at 6:54 pm
My husband will be serving 20yrs in prison how long will he have to stay in before he is released. Will it be halved
Abjade 13/05/2015 at 6:34 pm
My partner of 3 years and father of 13 month old son is on remand.til september... He has been in custody for a month and half already, in which I have been and visited 5 or 6 times... Received numerous phone calls, HOWEVER this privelege has.now been taken away. Police have taken me off visit list and took me off call pin. They said because I am a whitness to the crime they have stopped our communication due to whitness intimidation. I told them to listen to the calls as no talk of the case was ever mentioned, I thought maybe we could have supervised visits so everything said.between us could be monitored, the last visit was awful, I was already down for a visit before restriction was placed and he literally begged me to do what I can to reverse this... He cannot go 4 month without seeing.his me or his son, this will ne the.first ever time wr have been apart. He mentioned.it being.against his.human rights... I need advi e.what do I do. He is on a downward spiral already this is go.na kill him... And me... And destroy.his and.his.sons relationship. Please how.do I reverse.this can someone help?
mj 29/03/2015 at 12:40 am
bullies are cowards who pray on the vunerable.it makes me so sad to think my loved one in there is suffering in silence because of bullies.its not just him suffering.its breaking my heart.my hands are tied.what can I do???? so so sad.mj
AboutHumanRights Editor 27/03/2015 at 12:05 pm
@Vic. The prison policy should be available if you (or the prisoner) asks for it.
Vic 25/03/2015 at 6:20 am
What priveleges do an enhanced prisoner get. He's in hull
AboutHumanRights Editor 26/03/2015 at 10:20 am
@sarah. Sorry but you will need to ask a legal professional about this, we really don't have all the details to be able to comment with anything useful we're afraid.
Sarah 23/03/2015 at 4:04 pm
My nephew was convicted of joint enterprise murder 3 years ago.
Last week he won his appeal and his conviction was quashed,the cps are going for a retrial but this has not yet been confirmed.
My nephew is still being held at hmp whitemoor but there have been no new charges brought against him and its 5 days since it was quashed at royal court of appeal.
Any advice would be appreciated
AboutHumanRights Editor 02/03/2015 at 12:10 pm
@Kgill. Try the Prison Reform Trust offenders' family helpline on 0808 808 2003. You could also visit Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) a national charity which supports people affected by imprisonment.They have lots of advice and information on their website.
Kgill 25/02/2015 at 11:31 pm
My partner of 19 years and the father of my five children is currently serving five year sentence Hmp Wymott. This prison is 150 miles from my home. we have not been able to visit since October 2014. Our youngest son suffers with medical condition that affects his airways, he has a narrowing of them. He has had surgery twice on it at the Birmingham Children's Hospital and is currently under specialist at ENT and respiratory. I have written to the prison on numerous occasions and also have had letters sent from the GP and my other children school to state their school work is suffering due to not being able to maintain regular contact with their father. My second eldest son is going off the rails and has been in trouble with the police himself due to not having a father there to advise him. I really don't know what else to do and we are devastated and not being able to visit. My partner has also been diagnosed with depression and been given medication for this from the prison doctor he has never suffered from depression of any sort beforehand. I really am at a loss of where to turn to for help please is there anybody who can offer some sort of advice for me. Thank you
caroline 16/02/2015 at 9:39 am
Many thanks for reply . I have now seen my son an yes he has bruises on his body an face .I am so disgusted with these people who have used their job tittle to be no more than bullies . again many thanks .
AboutHumanRights Editor 13/02/2015 at 12:40 pm
@Caroline. All prisoners have the right to protection from bullying and racial harassment. If you're worried about your son you need to tell a member of prison staff when you visit or contact the "Safer Custody Team" or the "Duty Governor". There may also be a confidential hotlines where you can leave a message explaining your concerns. You could also try the contact Prisons Independent Monitoring Board (IMB). More information can be found here.
caroline 11/02/2015 at 7:08 am
My son is serving a 4 year sentance he is due release jan 2015 , i recieved a telephone call from my sons other visitor to say he had been put in (what they call the digger ) and was beaten up left with bruises on face an ribs etc when hearin this i myself asked a qc lawyer to telephone an enquire how he was To be told by a manager my son had no marks what so ever ? How can these people do this no matter what or who the person is no-one deserves this treatment " i visit weekly with his young son of 4 an cannot take him this week due to state of my sons face etc " its not only the prisoner who is affected when these things occur their families are also suffering ..... They are there as a punishment for crimes I know there are courses to try an aid prisoner on release ,
AboutHumanRights Editor 09/02/2015 at 11:33 am
@Kelly. All prisons will give you their prison visitor policy if you ask for it.
A prisoner on remand (waiting for their trial) is allowed three 1-hour visits a week. A convicted prisoner is allowed at least two 1-hour visits every 4 weeks.
kelly 04/02/2015 at 12:32 pm
My husband is on remand in woodhill after they made him an A CAT. They won't let me take our kids to see him they haven't seen there dad in nearly 2 months help please.
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Sue 22/08/2014 at 4:19 pm
My son was made to wait for a visit while Muslims we're allowed out to pray. Although we respect this right what about my sons rights. He was punished for calling out as they had called out last call for visits and he was still behind the cell door. Because he questioned why he was made to wait resulted in him loosing his job and only receiving a half hour visit could you please advise me on how to complain about this treatment
end of my tether 17/08/2014 at 12:56 pm
My 2 sons were arrested in 2011 they have been on remand until January this year. At trial there was no evidence shown, the Guardia of Saville couldnt even Identify them and we felt the trial went well, two weeks later my eldest son now age 28 was given 7 years 6 months and my youngest who is High functioning Autistic and now 26 has been given 6 year 1 day. how can they get away with this... They appealled to the Supreme court along with 3 other people who have been arrested in this case, but the difference is that these people have been able to work and havent been kept in prison like my sons have.. My youngest sone was told 2 weeks ago that he would be able to come home on th 12th September he rang me at 8am very excited to tell me this so I could book the flights back, we were going over to bring him home... by 11am I had an email from their Spanigh Lawyer to say hold everything the Supreme court wont give them the right to appeal.. My youngest son had a breakdown in 2012 and was very ill this has left him with a touretts type twitch, you can imagine what this latest news has done to him... So my question to you is,, what can be done their treatment as far as the case is concerned has been disgusting and there doesnt seem to be anything we as a family can do about it....
tony 13/08/2014 at 7:48 pm
Mmy son is 18 and on remand at hmp altcourse and been put on basic can spend 22 pound canteen but only 3 pound on phone credit. It states on this site that its a breach of his human rights. What can I do?
Jo 19/07/2014 at 11:58 am
My husband is serving time in Wandsworth and has been recatogarised to a D 6 weeks ago. He has been told 4 times he is being moved to an open prison and each time there is a problem. He is diabetic and has to fight for his medication and went a whole week without it! It's disgusting that this keeps happening! It's mental and physical torture. Surely it's against his human rights??
red 07/05/2014 at 11:50 am
why is it that prison staff get away with treating prisoners in a bad why in this
day and age i no my son should not of got him self in to trouble to end up in a
prison but he as always been an enhanced prisoner for the 3 years he has been in a prison but they have now maid him a basic prisoner as they say he had a phone in his cell he would not of been that daft as he just put in for a cat d prison due to me being so ill after brain surgery last year how they can do this with no phone for prof is beyond me he was doing so well and teaching other prisoners to read write and things so to my way of thinking they do not have a lot of common sense in these places

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