The HM prison service Flashcards
what are the aims of the HM prison service?
Prisons must provide some form of punishment, which involves the deprivation of liberty and all the consequences that has for the prisoner.
In addition, rehabilitation should be attempted for the individual, so that when they are released, they return to society as law abiding citizens.
This may mean tackling issues and challenges in outside life that have contributed to their criminal behaviour.
how is the prison service funded?
Most prisons are government funded with finances being raised through taxation. In 2021/22 the UK spent approx. £5.42 billion.
In 2022/23, the average annual cost of a prison place in England and Wales was : £51,724
what is the philosophy of the prison service?
The prison service serves the public by keeping in custody those committed by the courts.
Their duty is to look after the prisoners with humanity and help them lead law-abiding and useful lives while in custody and after release.
what is the working practices of the prison service?
Most prisons are public sector and ran by HM Prison Service (Government) 109 of the 123 prisons in England and Wales.
14 prisons are private – Sodexo runs 4 and G4S and Serco run 5 each.
Most prisons are public sector and ran by HM Prison Service (Government) 109 of the 123 prisons in England and Wales.
Depends on behaviour. Basic, standard and enhanced.
All prisoners enter prison at standard level. You then need to be well behaved and prove yourself to staff to move up to enhanced level. If you break rules or are badly behaved, you drop down to basic level.
Each level gives you certain rights and activities. For example, if you are on basic level you are not allowed a TV in your room and have to eat meals in your room. If you are on enhanced level you are allowed more time in the gym, more time out of your room and access to more visits
what are the categories of the prison service?
Category A
High risk / maximum security (Frankland)
Category B
High risk to others (Nottingham, Pentonville and Wandsworth)
Category C
Lower risk but not trusted to be in open conditions. (Dartmoor, Berwyn)
Category D
Very low risk to others. You may have served a long prison sentence and be due for release soon (Kirkham
