Take a virtual tour of the English prisons at the following website (general information about the operation of prisons):
https://www.gov.uk/browse/justice/prisons-probation. While visiting, take a look at “prison life,” “types of prison sentences,” and “staying in touch with
someone in prison.” Also, visit the following two websites:
• https://www.gov.uk/life-in-prison (explore this page and associated links/articles to take a tour)
• http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/guides/456900/456953/html/nn0page1 (BBC tour)
Upon viewing the websites, please answer the following questions:
• What was your impression of the sites?
• What are the three most interesting things you learned visiting the sites and why?
• What is the difference between prisoners’ rights and prisoners’ privileges?
• What happens at the reception on the first day?
• Are female prisoners allowed to keep their infants with them in prisons?
• How can a prisoner keep in touch with his or her family?
• To what degree is the prisoner’s ability to communicate with the outside world in writing limited?
• Is a prisoner allowed to officially complain against correctional officers and, if so, how?
Please write a two-page summary (double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 font).