HMP Sentencing Guidelines
When sentencing a prisoner or member of the public the prison officer will say “By the powers given to me under Section 8 of the Prison Act 1952, you are under arrest for….”
An example for when someone has broken into the prison, "By the powers given to me under Section 8 of the Prison Act 1952, you are under arrest for trespassing in a restricted area which is under The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, you will be receiving 5 months in prison."
The detainee does not have a right to a solicitor however, if you want to allow them one you can. We like to spontaneous nice roleplay taking place around HMP.
In the event of a serious incident such as Murder or Manslaughter please involve the MPD as a higher sentence should be given. HMP only gives the minimum sentences that MPD can give.
Breaking into prison to disrupt the working of the prison.
Section 1, of the Prison Security Act 1992
Someone breaks into the prison and engage in conduct which is intended to further a common purpose of overthrowing lawful authority in that prison.
If Civilian: 40 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 10 Extra Months in Prison
Possessing, Dealing or exporting drugs within the prison or prison grounds.
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016
Produce, supply, offer to supply, possess with intent to supply, import, or export psychoactive substances, and possess a psychoactive substance in a custodial institution.
If Civilian: 15 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 10 Extra Months in Prison
Any bladed or melee weapon within the prison without permission.
Section 78, of the Serious Crime Act 2015
Possess any article which has a blade or is sharply pointed, or other offensive weapon, in prison without authorisation.
If Civilian: 15 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 10 Extra Months in Prison
Attempting to break someone out of prison/reduce time.
Section 39, of the Prison Act 1952
Intending to facilitate the escape of a prisoner.
If Civilian: 20 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 10 Extra Months in Prison
On prison grounds without permission (past the gates/fences)
Section 69, Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
On prison property without authorisation.
If Civilian: 5/15 Months in Prison
Assault of a prison officer/worker
Section 1, Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018
Assaulting an emergency worker whilst they are carrying out their lawful duties..
If Civilian: 25 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 10 Months extra
Possession of Firearm in prison grounds
Section 5, Firearms Act 1968
Having a firearm on your person within the prison grounds.
If Civilian: 20 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 10 Extra Months in Prison
Damage to Prison Property
Section 1, Criminal Damage Act 1971
Intentionally damages or destroys government owned property without permission or as a result of them being reckless it results in damage being caused.
If Civilian: 15 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 5 Extra Months in Prison
Sexual Assault
Section 3, Sexual Offences Act 2003
Touching someone without consent in such a way that person being touched perceives it to be sexual.
If Civilian: 10 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 5 Months extra
Causing Harassment, Alarm or Distress
Section 5, Public Order Act 1986
Using threatening or abusive language within the hearing of a person likely to harassed, alarmed or distressed by it.
If Civilian: 5 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 5 Extra Months in Prison
Bribery
Section 1, Bribery Act 2010
Offering a financial reward or other reward to another person to try and gain an advantage for themselves.
If Civilian: 5 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 5 Extra Months in Prison
Common Assault
Section 39, Criminal Justice Act 1988
Making physical contact with someone without causing injury or making someone fear that unlawful physical violence will be used against them.
If Civilian: 5 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 5 Extra Months in Prison
False imprisonment
Common Law
Holding someone against their will in a public or private place.
If Civilian: 15 Months in Prison
If Prisoner: 10 Months extra in Prison