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Hewell is a men’s prison in the village of Tardebigge, near Redditch in Worcestershire.
Wormwood Scrubs is a men’s prison in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, West London.
The Victims' Code focuses on victims' rights and sets out the minimum standard that organisations must provide to victims of crime.
How to volunteer as a magistrate, who can and cannot apply, the application form, and what magistrates do in court.
Find information on probation, contact centres in England & Wales, including opening times and contact details as well as local services offered.
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
Explains the difference between spent and unspent convictions, outlines which convictions must be declared when applying for jobs and any exceptions.
When to tell a potential employer, university, college or insurance company about a criminal record, when it becomes 'spent' and what shows up on a DBS check.
High Down is a men’s prison and young offender institution (YOI) near Sutton in Surrey.
How to book and make a secure video call with somebody in prison.
The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.
Bullingdon is a men’s prison near Bicester in Oxfordshire.
Durham Prison is a men’s prison in the city of Durham.
Assess and manage the risks posed by sexual and violent offenders: guidance for the police, prison service and probation trusts.
Berwyn is a men’s prison in Wrexham, North Wales.
A guide to applying for a payment from the Hardship Fund. The fund helps low paid workers who are victims of crime.
The steps you can take to tackle an intruder or burglar in your own home - and what force you can use to defend yourself
Nottingham Prison is a men’s prison in the Sherwood area of Nottingham and serves courts in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
How to challenge a decision by a magistrates' court. Including how to get a fine reviewed, if you did not know about your case, how to appeal to the Crown Court.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is 10 years old. Children are treated differently from adults, are dealt with by youth courts and sent to special secure centres for young people.
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