‘Remanded in custody’ means someone will be held in a prison while they wait for the next step in their case, which is normally trial or sentencing.

Being remanded to custody can be confusing, upsetting and stressful. Remanded young adults told lawyers at the Howard League that they do not always understand why they have been remanded or what their legal rights are while they are on remand.

This guide is a starting point to explain legal rights if a young adult is remanded. The guide is written for remanded young adults aged 18-25 in prisons across England and Wales, but may also be helpful to older adults on remand.

Published in October 2023 by the Howard League for Penal Reform