Roz Benn was admitted as a solicitor in 2005. She came to Scomo from the largest firm of criminal lawyers in the country where she was both a Duty Solicitor and then a department supervisor in Prisoner Rights. She has a wealth of experience of mainstream crime and prison rights law.

At Scomo her practice focuses solely on prison rights issues including: representation at hearings before the Parole Board, determinate and indeterminate sentenced prisoner cases; licences and recall to prison; security re-categorisation; extended sentence issues and lifer issues. Roz is also happy to accept instructions regarding both Prison Service and Independent adjudications.

At the heart of Roz's qualities, is a straightforward, yet sympathetic approach to the issues raised by clients. She believes that the key part of any advice, assistance, or representation, is built upon uncompromising standards of case preparation and management, prompt action and maintaining communication with clients at every stage, in addition to managing a realistic expectation.

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