39.
– The reason for taking this line might be so as not to offend other prisoners or
the prison staff as much as to prevent prisoners being exposed to material likely
to inhibit any rehabilitation programmes.
CASE STUDIES
Methodology:
A round-table discussion is recommended, with a member of the training team taking
part.
Points to be highlighted/suggested areas for discussion:
CASE STUDY 1
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– If the items are to be paid for by the prisoners, it will be necessary for the
administration to have a procedure whereby an order is placed only if the
prisoner has sufficient funds;
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– Guidelines relating to any restrictions on the material purchased will have to be
agreed;
39.
– Collection procedures will be required that allow for security checks in order to
prevent the smuggling into the prison of prohibited items.
CASE STUDY 2
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– It might be sensible for the prisoner to seek advice from his lawyer on this
matter;
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– The prisoner will be anxious not to have his name sullied further, especially if he
is hoping to return to the community after release;
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– The prison director will not wish to start a war of words with the local
newspaper. An alternative might be for the newspaper editor to be invited into
the prison to interview the prisoner himself;
39.
– The action taken will depend considerably on the jurisdiction, but it is likely that
the prisoner will be seen as having a right to defend himself.
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