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Mike L · 12-05-2014, 11:57 AM

Yes, there's been a similar ban is Scotland for the last couple of years. The court ruling does not affect that.

Here the ban only prohibits individuals from sending books to prisoners. Inmates can still purchase books on line or by mail order. Also, I believe many prisoners have access to prison libraries. I don't know if that's the same in England & Wales.

Mike

12-05-2014, 11:57 AM	#5
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Yes, there's been a similar ban is Scotland for the last couple of years. The court ruling does not affect that. Here the ban only prohibits individuals from sending books to prisoners. Inmates can still purchase books on line or by mail order. Also, I believe many prisoners have access to prison libraries. I don't know if that's the same in England & Wales. Mike Last edited by Mike L; 12-05-2014 at 12:01 PM.