Prison Law

The prison system of England and Wales has undergone significant change since the mid 1970s. Prison Law provides a comprehensive guide to the law of imprisonment and the legal position of prisoners in England and Wales. It offers an exhaustive account of the existing law as it affects all aspects of imprisonment and draws comparisons from the American prison system and the law of the European Court of Human Rights.

The prison system of England and Wales has undergone significant change since the mid 1970s. Prison Law provides a comprehensive guide to the law of imprisonment and the legal position of prisoners in England and Wales. It offers an exhaustive account of the existing law as it affects all aspects of imprisonment and draws comparisons from the American prison system and the law of the European Court of Human Rights.

Stephen Livingstone is (from 01.10.98) Professor of Human Rights Law at Queens University, Belfast

Tim Owen is a practicing Barrister specializing in cases involving prisoners' rights and prison administration