The Brief: Prison Law Explained

The IEP System - Episode 23

The Incentives and Earned Privileges system (IEP) affects everyone in prison, and for this final episode of The Brief, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama talks us through how it works. What positive behaviour do you need to display to progress through the system? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cell Searches - Episode 22

Why do cell searches happen, and is there a procedure which should be followed? Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama talks us through the different levels of searches and what should be involved in a cell spin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting Your D-Cat - Episode 21

The prison categorisation system can be confusing, so on this week’s The Brief, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama talks us through how it all works, and what it takes to get to D-Cat (open prison). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental Health - Episode 20

To mark Mental Health Week 2019, we explore what support should be available for prisoners with mental health issues. Plus, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama takes us through the basics of Parole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Older People in Prison - Episode 19

The percentage of people in prison aged over 50 has increased by 150% since 2002, making this the fastest growing demographic group in the prison estate. On this week’s The Brief, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama explains what prison rules apply to older people in prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.