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    Prisons Exposed
    Prisons Exposed
    Prisons Exposed
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    Prisons Exposed

    By Michael O'Brien

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    An insight of what it's like to be in prison on a day-to-day basis and how the prison system actually works. Michael O'Brien has first-hand experience of life inside Cardiff Prison. He tells the experiences of inmates and prison officer, alike.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherY Lolfa
    Release dateSep 10, 2012
    ISBN9781847715524
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