Blackstone's Prison Law Handbook 2014-2015 [Undefined]

A practical, portable, and straightforward guide providing complete coverage of key areas of law and practice for prison law and oral hearings. Its easy-to-use format provides instant access to key information, particularly important when under pressure at Parole Board hearings and Independent Adjudications.An ideal first source of reference for practitioners, judges, and legal representatives working on any case affecting prisoners,Blackstone's Prison Law Handbookis a complete practical guide to the main areas that give rise to prisoner complaints which include sentence calculation, Independent Adjudications, licence recall, and Parole Board hearings.TheHandbookemphasises practical considerations which the practitioner should take into account and refers to the most recent relevant statutory provisions, key domestic and European cases, Prison Service Instructions (PSIs), and Prison Service Orders (PSOs), allowing practitioners to keep up to date in a fast moving area.Blackstone's Prison Law Handbookuses a similar format toBlackstone's Magistrates' Court Handbookwith an easy-to-use layout, facilitating quick reading and instant decision-making. Diagrams, flowcharts, and a clear system of icons aid comprehension and speedy navigation. TheHandbookalso contains cross-references toBlackstone's Criminal Practicefor further research.Part A: The Prison SystemPart A: The Prison SystemA1. National Offender Management Services (NOMS)A2. The National Probation Service (NPS)A3. Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)A4. Types of PrisonA5. Prison PersonnelA6. Non-governmental organisationsA7. Sources of Prison LawA8. Access to informationPart B: ProcedureB1. OverviewB2. Devolved FunctionsB3. Qualifying CriteriaB4. ScopeB5. New Matter StartsB6. PaymentB7. Associated Civil WorkPart C: The Prison RegimeC1. OverviewC2. Prisoner CategoriesC3. Initial Cls!