- Intermediate *6 hours CPD
Greatly increased numbers in prison and overcrowding mean prisoners' rights are as important as ever, despite public prejudice and negative political attitudes. Prisoners have legitimate grievances. But to tackle them requires specialist legal knowledge. This course examines the main principles of prison law, reviews avenues for redress and details procedures especially of disciplinary and parole hearings.
- Sources of prison law: legislation, Rules and Orders, case law
- Categorisation: regimes, criteria and challenges
- Rights and Privileges
- Disciplinary procedures and the conduct of Adjudications
- Early release and release on licence
- Parole Board and Recall hearings: principles and practice
- Human Rights
- Legal aid provisions