Guidance

Legal issues relating to prisoners: PSO 2600

Guidance for prison staff on several prisoner legal issues, including private prosecutions by prisoners and applications to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority.

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
• Published: 27 October 2003

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Legal issues relating to prisoners: PSO 2600

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Details

This prison service order (PSO) includes information for prison staff on a number of legal issues raised by or involving prisoners.

It covers:

• private prosecutions by prisoners
• applications by prisoners to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
• prisoners with outstanding fines
• prisoners or prison staff appearing as witnesses in court

It also explains the role of the Official Solicitor in prisoner legal issues.

This is a current PSO. It came into effect on 27 October 2003.

Published 27 October 2003