Tasks
I’ve been arrested. What are my rights?
Task How do I guides Policing Your rights and the law
If you’ve been arrested, you could be held in police custody which means you could be searched and questioned at a police station. The police custody officer will explain your rights.
What is the food like in prison?
Task Prisons and probation
When you are in prison, you will be given three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner), one of which will be a hot meal.
I have been unsuccessful in my job application due to a failed DBS or CRB check – now what?
Task Criminal record disclosure How do I guides
A ‘disclosure and barring service’ (DBS) check is a list of your official history with the law (your criminal record). The DBS check used to be called the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
What does being released on Temporary Licence mean?
Task How do I guides How do I? Prisons and probation
Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) means being able to leave prison for a short period of time. The Temporary Licence is the permission that allows you to leave, and the type of Licence indicates the reason the permission was granted.
How can I make a complaint about my probation officer?
Task How do I guides Prisons and probation
Probation means that you’re serving your sentence outside of prison. You could be put on probation because you’re serving a community sentence or you have been released from prison on licence or parole. Parole is where you are able to leave prison before the end of your sentence if you agree to certain conditions.
How do I get a copy of my criminal record?
Task Criminal record disclosure How do I guides
This information applies to England and Wales. The process is different in Scotland and Northern Ireland. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland and are applying for a job in the rest of the UK, follow this advice.
I have been referred to the Disclosure and Barring Service, what does this mean?
Task Criminal record disclosure How do I guides
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) maintains lists of people that are barred from work involving children or vulnerable adults, also called ‘regulated activity’.
What is the Incentives and Earned Privileges Scheme (IEPS)?
Task Prisons and probation
The Incentives and Earned Privileges Scheme (IEPS) is a scheme that allows prisoners to earn extra privileges.
What happens to my home if I go to prison?
Task How do I guides How do I? Prisons and probation
If you have offended and are sent to prison, it doesn’t mean you will have to lose your home. There are things you can do to keep your home, whether you own it or rent it.
What happens in a youth court?
Task How do I guides Young people and the law
A youth court is a type of magistrates’ court for young people between 10 and 17 years of age. A magistrate is a volunteer from the local area who is trained to deal with less serious criminal cases.