The Brief is a legal show, broadcast into prison cells in England and Wales on National Prison Radio. It is a chance for listeners to get their legal questions answered, with subjects ranging from parole, to lost property and appeals. It is hosted by Hilary Ineomo-Marcus, who has served a prison sentence, and solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama. Funded by The Law Society. For more information about National Prison Radio visit www.prison.radio and to donate visit www.justgiving.com/ ...
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The IEP System - Episode 23
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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?Door Prison Radio Association
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Cell Searches - Episode 22
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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.Door Prison Radio Association
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Getting Your D-Cat - Episode 21
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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).Door Prison Radio Association
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Mental Health - Episode 20
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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.Door Prison Radio Association
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Older People in Prison - Episode 19
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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.Door Prison Radio Association
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Adjudications - Episode 18
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Adjudications can get you extra days on your prison sentence. So what are they, what behaviour can lead to them, and who decides the outcome? Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama gives us the low downDoor Prison Radio Association
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Parole Adjournments- Episode 17
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Nathan in HMP Holme House asks what to do if you parole keeps getting adjourned and whether you can apply for compensation.Door Prison Radio Association
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This week solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama gives us an introduction to representing yourself if you have a claim to make while in prison.Door Prison Radio Association
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Remand and Appealing HDC - Episode 15
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If you don’t get bail, you are remanded in prison before court. But how long can you be kept on remand before being given a second court? That’s this week’s question from Daniel. And another listener asks how to appeal if you are denied Home Detention Curfew.Door Prison Radio Association
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Criminal Charges in Prison and Food Rationing- Episode 14
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What happens if you are charged with a criminal offence whilst in prison? Do you have to get an adjudication too? That’s Paul’s question on this episode. And Jason in Exeter has got in touch to say that he thinks there is a law preventing rationing of milk and bread in prison. Is he right and are people in prison getting enough?…
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No Hot Water and Proximity to Family- Episode 13
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Lisa is in a women’s prison and says they’ve not had hot water on her wing for 4 weeks. Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama tells her what she can do. And another listener asks whether the prison service has a duty to put him in a prison near his family. Guest presenter Sol sits in.Door Prison Radio Association
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PAVA update and HDC- Episode 12
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In October 2018, Prisons Minister Rory Stewart announced that officers in adult-male prisons would be equipped with PAVA: a synthetic pepper spray, which temporarily incapacitates those it is used on. Now government has released a report on PAVA’s pilot in 4 prisons last year. We go over the key findings and Solicitor and prison law expert Claire S…
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Mental Health and Prison Recall- Episode 11
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We respond to a message from Paul in HMP Durham. He has been in and out of prison over 30 times and wants to know what support he should be getting to help with his mental health problems. Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama is in the studio to answer this and another question about recall.…
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Pava and Parole- Episode 10
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In October 2018, Prisons Minister Rory Stewart announced that officers in adult male prisons would be equipped with PAVA: a synthetic pepper spray, which temporarily incapacitates those it is used on. It was introduced following a trial to help reduce serious harm to prisoners and staff. John in HMP Holme House has asked how you can appeal if you t…
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Being refused D-Cat- Episode 9
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Solicitor and prison law expert Claire explains prison classifications from A to D, and tells us what you can do if you are refused Cat D Open Conditions.Door Prison Radio Association
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Home Detention Curfew and Concurrent Sentences- Episode 8
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We’ve had another letter about Home Detention curfew– the scheme that allows some people to be released before the midpoint of their sentence, while wearing an electronic tag. Alan in HMP Lindholme is serving two concurrent sentences and wants to know what that means for his HDC date.Door Prison Radio Association
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Criminal Appeals- Episode 7
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Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama explains criminal appeals, following a letter from Mel at HMP Risley about new evidence.Door Prison Radio Association
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Prison Visits- Episode 6
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Visits from friends and family are precious inside. The prison can make you talk through a glass window – like in American films, but without the phone. They can also stop someone from visiting altogether. Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama explains closed visits and banned visits and tells us how you can appeal them.…
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The Parole Dossier and HDC - Episode 5
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For many people in prison, like those on recall or indeterminate sentences, getting out means going through the parole process. Justin at HMP Bullingdon has written in asking what you can do if you do not agree with the contents of your parole dossier. Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama is here to answer Justin's question.…
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Every year thousands of people are brought back into prison without committing a further offence. Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama gives us the lowdown on recall.Door Prison Radio Association
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Prison Complaints- Episode 3
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How do you make a complaint if you can’t get a complaint form in prison? That’s the question from Mel at HMP Risley. Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama has the answer.Door Prison Radio Association
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Property and Lost Property in Prison- Episode 2
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You aren’t allowed much in prison – so when your stuff goes missing or gets damaged it can be extremely stressful. Solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama tells us what to do about lost property in prison.Door Prison Radio Association
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Home Detention Curfew - Episode 1
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In this first show, solicitor and prison law expert Claire Salama answers questions from men and women in HMPs Brixton and Styal on Home Detention Curfew – a scheme that allows some people to be released before the midpoint of their sentence while wearing an electronic tag.Door Prison Radio Association
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