Prison Act 1952 (1952 c 52)

The Prison Act 1952 established a comprehensive legal framework for the management and operation of prisons in England and Wales. It centralized the administration of prisons under the control of the Home Secretary, standardizing regulations and ensuring uniform treatment and conditions for prisoners. The Act also formalised the roles and responsibilities of prison officers and introduced measures for prisoner rehabilitation and reform. Key provisions included rules for prison discipline, the establishment of prison visiting committees, and the oversight of prison welfare services to improve conditions and support reintegration into society.

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Prison Act 1952 (1952 c 52)

The Prison Act 1952 established a comprehensive legal framework for the management and operation of prisons in England and Wales. It centralized the administration of prisons under the control of the Home Secretary, standardizing regulations and ensuring uniform treatment and conditions for prisoners. The Act also formalised the roles and responsibilities of prison officers and introduced measures for prisoner rehabilitation and reform. Key provisions included rules for prison discipline, the establishment of prison visiting committees, and the oversight of prison welfare services to improve conditions and support reintegration into society.

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Prison Act 1952 (1952 c 52)

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