The regulations for sending or delivering property to prisoners vary depending on the specific correctional facility. Each prison has its own set of rules regarding property and how prisoners can acquire the items they need. For instance, some prisons allow you to hand over property during visits, while others only accept items through the mail. In certain prisons, prisoners must purchase thitems om their personal funds or earnings through a prison-affiliated catalogue. You can find the specific rules for each prison establishment on the official websites of the England and Wales Prison Service or the Scottish Prison Service.
What about convicted prisoners?
In most cases, friends and family are no longer permitted to send items to convicted prisoners via mail or visits unless there are exceptional circumstances. Prisoners are now required to purchase items through catalogues available within the prison. It is important to note that prisons generally do not allow the delivery of food, drinks, tobacco, cigarettes, or toiletries to prisoners through any means. However, magazines and newspapers can usually be purchased for prisoners, but this typically needs to be done through a designated local newsagent with whom the prison has an arrangement. Before purchasing or sending any items to a prison for a prisoner, it is advisable to check with the specific prison regarding their policies. Additionally, if a prisoner is transferred to another prison, please be aware that the property rules may change accordingly.