PRISON IN THE UK AND LITHUANIA

In the UK there are more than 85000 prisoners in about 160 jails. The majority are in England and Wales. Entering the prison, all people have to pass reception, which checks identity and monitoring number. For new arrivals are given new clothes. They are seen by a nurse- to check who have used drugs or medication. There is segregation between prisoners in UK. Accommodations are quite good- single cells and dominorities too. There are recreation areas, showers, offices and food survey. Toilets are in cells and prisoners are allowed to have TV’s.

All of prisoners have access to education. They can learn English, cooking. Of course there are spiritual care of prisoners. Breakfast, lunch, evening cost about 1.87 pounds per day per prisoner. Prisoners eat in their cells. They are given caloric food. There are facilities to encourage exercise and good health. For all prisoners there is possibility to visiting relatives. Dogs checks if people who are coming have no drugs. Most visits take place in a desiguanted room. Family visits are held once a month.

And in Lithuania one prisoner costs about 11000 litas per year and 50 litas per day. Most of prisoners are without education and aged 21-30. There are 16 jails in Lithuania and about 8400 prisoners. There are very good possibilities of education and work.

To conclude I can say, that the biggest difference between Lithuania and UK is, that in UK prisons are more modern and there is better security.