Prison: A Survival Guide

Please read! An amazing book. Highly recommend with my whole heart.......more

This book is really great and every UK taxpayer should read it to gain insight into the UK prison system. The facts are hard but delivered w humour and warmth, in a way that doesn't make u feel drained afterwards. It's almost conversational, threaded with personal anecdotes from the author, and then......more

Verdict: diamonds wrapped in stinking hazardous garbage. Value that how you will. I learned that in some prisons you're not allowed blu-tack, that cell thefts often happen during fights when everyone is distracted, and that most prisoners serve only half their sentence inside. The advice for what to......more

A must read, I’ve always been somewhat fascinated by prisons and the system generally but since working in the field as can be imagined this has grown. Great in-sight into prison life. The book is written in a conversational style, an easy read, that has definitely had an impact on me. Understanding......more

I'm hoping not to serve any time at her majesty's pleasure, but you never know. Fortunately, I now have a good idea of what to expect and how to get through it. Also, prison and the criminal justice system is in desperate need of reform and an injection of cash - conditions for prisoners and those w......more