Month: September 2009

Richard appeared as Chelmsford’s Town Crier on An English Heritage Open Day Event

Richard appeared as Chelmsford’s Town Crier on An English Heritage Open Day Event

Sep 13, 2009

in association with the Essex Justice Board, Essex Police, Essex County Council and Essex Prison Service on Sunday 13th September 2009 Inside Justice – Your criminal justice system was unveiled at Chelmsford’s Shire Hall and HM Prison Chelmsford and was free for all the family!! Visitors discovered how Shire Hall has been linked to criminal justice in Essex for almost two centuries and witnessed a mock court hearing, re-enactment of a 19th century execution, control and restraint demonstrations and birds of prey, trained by young offenders They also met dogs and handlers from Essex Police Dog Unit and were...

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On Sunday 14th September 2008 and Sunday 13th September 2009 visitors to Shire Hall in Chelmsford were able to climb aboard a modern prisoner transport vehicle currently in use by SERCO

On Sunday 14th September 2008 and Sunday 13th September 2009 visitors to Shire Hall in Chelmsford were able to climb aboard a modern prisoner transport vehicle currently in use by SERCO

Sep 13, 2009

On Sunday 14th September 2008 and Sunday 13th September 2009 visitors to Shire Hall in Chelmsford were able to climb aboard a modern prisoner transport vehicle currently in use by SERCO.  Modern transport vehicles can contain six to eight individuals cells and vistors were able to feel what it is like to be taken to and from courts and jails under escort. Those wanting to truly get into the spirit of incarceration could even try on paper pants prisoners are made to wear.  In order to help everyone better understand how and why the criminal justice system evolved, staff...

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