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17 July 2008
Issue: 7330 / Categories: Legal News
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Prisoner compacts

In brief

Prisoners that fail to commit to and deliver against their sentence plans will face further penalties under a pilot scheme being run in three prisons and one probation area. Prisoners will be asked to commit to offender compacts which will be used to assess their progress. Those inmates that deliver against the targets set will be rewarded with advantages. In addition, those prisoners serving sentences of less than 12 months will be made subject to an “end of custody report” that will recognise engagement in constructive activity and will be given to prospective employers on release.

Issue: 7330 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

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