Terms of Use

    Last updated: October 2026

    By using prisonandjails.com you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

    About this site

    prisonandjails.com is an independent information resource about prisons, courts, probation and police stations across the UK. We are not part of HM Prison and Probation Service, the Ministry of Justice, any police force or any government body.

    Information, not legal advice

    Our guides are written to help prisoners, families and friends understand the system. They are general information only and are not legal advice. Rules, addresses, phone numbers and visiting arrangements change, so always check with the establishment or a qualified solicitor before acting. We work hard to keep things accurate but cannot guarantee that every detail is current.

    Advertising

    The site is free to use and is supported by adverts served by Google AdSense. Adverts are clearly separate from our content. We do not endorse advertised products or services, and an advert appearing on a page does not mean we recommend it.

    Acceptable use

    • Do not copy or republish our content in bulk without written permission.
    • Do not attempt to disrupt, scrape at scale or gain unauthorised access to the site.
    • Do not use the site for any unlawful purpose.

    Intellectual property

    Unless stated otherwise, the text, design and layout of this site belong to prisonandjails.com. Public-sector information is used under the Open Government Licence where applicable.

    Limitation of liability

    To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss arising from your use of, or reliance on, information on this site. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited under UK law.

    Changes

    We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top shows when they last changed.

    Governing law

    These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales.

    Contact

    Questions about these terms: privacy@prisonandjails.com