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Prisoners and the Law covers the treatment of prisoners from remand to release, with special attention to prison discipline, parole, life sentences and prison conditions. This much acclaimed guide is essential reading for criminal practitioners as well as prison lawyers, providing easily accessible information on all aspects of prisoners' rights. This new edition has been completely revised to take account of the major changes and developments in prison law over the last 5 years, including: the new National Offender Management System; the Criminal Justice Act 2003; the updated Parole Board Rules; changes to life sentencing laws; European Court decisions and the impact of the Human Rights Act.