Tasks
I’m about to be released from prison – what do I need to know?
Task How do I guides How do I? Prisons and probation
There are things you can do to help get ready for release from prison, including thinking about housing, benefits and who can help you in the community. Your Offender Supervisor can help you as you plan for your release.
The police are at my house with a warrant, what are my rights?
Task How do I guides Policing Your rights and the law
The police have powers to enter and search your home. Usually, this requires a warrant, but there are some instances where the police can enter your home without a warrant.
What does being ‘on licence’ mean?
Task How do I guides How do I? Prisons and probation
Being released ‘on licence’ means that you’re freed from prison before your sentence is complete, but you must stick to a set of rules for the rest of your sentence. These rules are known as the licence conditions.
How are we supporting children and young people at risk of, or involved in, gang violence?
Task How do I guides Young people and the law
A gang can mean different things in different situations. It isn’t illegal to be in a gang unless the gang is involved in illegal activity.
Can my loved ones visit me in prison?
Task Prisons and probation
Your loved ones can visit you when you’re in prison. This includes your partner and close family members.
What’s electronic tagging?
Task Courts, sentencing and tribunals How do I guides
Some prisoners can be released early. This allows them to live at home and to work during the final weeks of their sentence.
I have been referred to MAPPA, what now?
Task How do I guides Prisons and probation
If you have specific support needs, being referred to MAPPA can help you find the support you need.
What will happen to my children if I go to prison?
Task Prisons and probation
Child support, visitation and custody can be affected if you’re in prison. The other parent can become the custodial parent, even if only temporarily while the other person remains in jail or prison.
Types of prison sentences
Task Courts, sentencing and tribunals How do I guides How do I?
A prison sentence is one of the punishments a judge or magistrate can issue if a person is found guilty of a crime. Prison sentences can also be called ‘custodial sentences’.
How do I appeal a magistrates’ court conviction?
Task Courts, sentencing and tribunals How do I guides
How you appeal will depend on whether you went to your trial. It will also depend on whether you were sentenced at a magistrates’ court or a Crown Court.