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No5 Chambers Publish Guide to Prison Law during the Coronavirus Pandemic 27/03/20 No5 says: “Witnessing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic across the world and in the UK we are, now more than ever, concerned about how prisons will operate, and how … READ MORE	Coronavirus: PAS Calls for the Release of Prisoners 16/03/20 In response to the current situation, in which the Prison Officers Association has compared conditions in England’s prisons to those found on cruise ships, and the Prison Governors’ Association has … READ MORE	Coranavirus: Emergency plan for prisons in England and Wales 16/03/20 “The Prison Officers Association has compared conditions in England’s prisons to those found on cruise ships and the Prison Governors Association has said cases of the virus are inevitable.” For … READ MORE
Minister of State Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19) in prisons. 13/03/20 Minister of State Lucy Frazer QC MP has made a statement on preparedness to deal with coronavirus (COVID-19) in prisons. READ MORE	Coronavirus (COVID-19) 12/03/20 As a result of the current coronavirus situation, PAS is closing down our office in London to all but a skeleton Advice Line staff. The Advice Line, therefore, will … READ MORE	Does the Criminal Justice System Criminalise Poverty? 24/01/20 Prisoners’ Advice Service (PAS) is lending its name to an alliance of academics, lawyers and practitioners from the voluntary sector who have come together to address the question, “Is it … READ MORE
Edwina Grosvenor to Give PAS Annual Lecture 11/09/19 Reserve your seats now for PAS’ Annual Lecture, which, this year, will take as its topic, “The traumatic impact of women’s imprisonment on families”. The talk will be given by renowned … READ MORE	Advice Line Hours Change 28/08/19 In a bold new move, PAS is extending the opening hours of our Advice Line. From Tuesday 3 September, prisoners will be able to call the Advice Line to speak with … READ MORE	Trustee sought by Prisoners’ Advice Service 23/08/19 Prisoners’ Advice Service (PAS) is the only independent registered charity offering free legal advice and representation to adult prisoners on their rights and prison rules in England and Wales. PAS does … READ MORE
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO PAS’ ANNUAL PANEL DISCUSSION 26/04/19 PAS’ annual panel discussion will be held on the evening of Tuesday 28th May and will explore the very topical subject: ‘Brexit and Foreign National Prisoners: from hostile environment to … READ MORE	Fundraising role at PAS 18/04/19 Fundraising and Communications Officer Interested in Human Rights? Prisoners’ Advice Service, PAS, the charity providing legal advice and support to adult prisoners across England and Wales, is recruiting a Fundraising and … READ MORE	Heart of England Community Foundation Award 04/04/19 PAS is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a grant of £1,000.00 from Heart of England Community Foundation in support of our work with prisoners in #Birmingham and the surrounding area, … READ MORE