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Are remand prisoners categorized?

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Are remand prisoners categorized?

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Unless they meet the criteria of category A, remand prisoners are not categorized. They are usually treated as category B. Unconvicted women and young people will be held in a closed prison. Once someone has been assigned a category, does it remain the same throughout their sentence? Prisoners serving 12 months or more will have their category reviewed on a regular basis, usually every three to six months. If it is deemed that they are less likely to try to escape and/or less of a risk, their category may be changed to a lower one. The category could also be raised if a prisoner tries to escape or their behaviour suggests they pose more of a risk. It is not unusual for prisoners to be moved to a lower category as their release date approaches, as time in an open prison can help them re-adjust to life on the outside again, and allow them to gain work experience or study as part of the rehabilitation process. If the prisoner thinks they have been placed in the wrong category, can they ap

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