Law lesson 5

What is the 'Earned privileges and incentives scheme' in UK prisons?

• A system where prisoners automatically receive privileges upon entry.

• A system where prisoners must earn privileges through good behaviour.

• A system that guarantees all prisoners access to education and work.

• A system that allows prisoners to choose their cellmates.

What can happen to a prisoner who breaks prison rules?

• They can be transferred to another prison.

• They can be kept in their cell for up to 21 days.

• They can be released early for good behaviour.

• They can receive additional privileges.

How long can prisoners go outside each day?

• 15 minutes

• 1 hour and 30 minutes

• Between 30 minutes and 1 hour

• 2 hours

What happens to a prisoner's child if the child is over 18 months old?

• The child stays with the prisoner.

• The child is taken away by Social Services.

• The child is sent to live with relatives.

• The child is placed in a foster home automatically.

Are prisoners allowed to have mobile phones or internet access?

• Yes, they can have both.

• No, they cannot have either.

• They can have mobile phones but no internet access.

• They can have internet access but no mobile phones.

How are most letters sent to and from prison handled?

• They are delivered without being checked.

• They are checked by prison staff.

• They are only checked if suspicious.

• They are not allowed to be sent or received.

What is a possible consequence for a prisoner who misbehaves?

• They can be given up to 42 extra days in prison.

• They can be given a warning but no further action.

• They can be transferred to a different cell.

• They can be given additional privileges.

What is required for a prisoner to have a TV in their cell?

• They must pay for it.

• They must behave well.

• They must request it from the warden.

• They must share it with cellmates.

How are phone calls made by prisoners monitored?

• They are not monitored at all.

• They are monitored only if the prisoner is on probation.

• Prison staff can listen to and record most types of call.

• They are monitored by external agencies.

What is the policy on the number of letters a prisoner can receive?

• There is a strict limit on the number of letters.

• There is no limit on the number of letters.

• Prisoners can only receive letters from family.

• Prisoners can only receive letters once a month.