Expert Prison Law Solicitors

At GT Stewart, our expert prison law solicitors provide clear, practical advice and robust representation to prisoners and their families across England and Wales. We understand that decisions made in custody can have a profound impact on sentence progression, release dates, and future prospects.

Our specialist team advises on all aspects of prison law, including adjudications, categorisation reviews, recall to prison, parole proceedings, sentence calculations, and challenges to unlawful or unfair decisions. We act swiftly where urgent action is required and work closely with our clients to ensure their rights are protected at every stage.

We are committed to holding decision-makers to account and ensuring that prisoners are treated fairly and lawfully within the system.

Experienced Prison Law Lawyers 

Our experienced prison law lawyers form part of a specialist Prison Law team dedicated exclusively to representing prisoners across England and Wales. We have an in-depth understanding of the prison system and the legal framework governing decisions made in custody.

We regularly represent clients before the Parole Board, in adjudication hearings, and in challenges to categorisation, licence conditions, recall decisions, and sentence calculations. Our team understands how vital progression is and works proactively to ensure that clients are given a fair opportunity to move through their sentence and prepare for release.

Where decisions are unlawful, unfair, or disproportionate, our specialist Prison Law team takes robust action. This can include formal complaints, appeals, and, where necessary, judicial review proceedings. We are committed to protecting our clients’ rights and ensuring that prison authorities and decision-makers are held to account.

We also work closely with families, providing clear communication and practical guidance at what can often be a difficult and uncertain time.

Applications for Parole

You may be released or transferred to an open prison (‘open conditions’).  However, the rules are different in Scotland, Northern Ireland or if you are a young offender.

When you are eligible for parole depends on what type of sentence you have.  You are not eligible for parole if your sentence is less than 4 years.

Why choose GT Stewart?

We can help you make representations setting out the reasons why you should be granted parole.  You may have to go to a hearing before the Parole Board can make a decision and we can help you with this hearing.

You cannot appeal against a Parole Board decision but you can apply for judicial review of their decision and we can also advise you about whether there are grounds to judicially review their decision.