For Families & Loved Ones

Acting for someone inside? You are not alone.

Most of our instructions come from families. We give you a clear, honest, independent review — so you can stop guessing and start making informed decisions on behalf of the person you love.

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How it works for families

Four simple steps

1. Gather what you have
Charge sheets, indictment, sentencing remarks, any solicitor's letters or pre-sentence report. If you cannot find everything, send what you have and we'll tell you what else to request.
2. Send it to us securely
Upload through the contact form, send by encrypted link, or post hard copies. Everything is treated in strict confidence.
3. We review and report
A senior UK lawyer or barrister reads every page and produces a written report in plain English — addressed to you, the prisoner, or both.
4. Share the findings
Send the report to the prisoner via Email a Prisoner, post, or read it during a visit. We can also speak with you by phone or WhatsApp to talk it through.

Practical answers

Frequently asked by families

Can I instruct you on my relative's behalf?: Yes. We just ask that the prisoner is aware and consents — usually a short letter or phone call confirms this. Many of our reports are addressed jointly to the family and the prisoner.
How do I get hold of the court papers?: Your relative's solicitor must provide their case papers on request. If you are struggling, we can give you a template letter and tell you exactly what to ask for.
How do I share the report with the prisoner?: Most prisons accept Email a Prisoner messages and printed post. We deliver the report in PDF so it can be printed and posted, read at a legal visit, or discussed over the phone.
What about confidentiality?: Absolutely strict. We never speak about a case publicly. Documents and data are securely destroyed once the report has been delivered.

Paying on their behalf

Family members can pay the fixed fee directly. We accept card, UK bank transfer, and instalments on request. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins — no hidden charges.

See transparent pricing

Discreet billing. Your statement will not show case details.

Testimonials

What families and clients say

Names and initials are anonymised. These are genuine reflections from people we have helped.

"We had already spent a fortune and were told to give up. Case Review UK gave us an honest, clear assessment and found grounds we did not know existed. The sentence was reduced by nearly half."

Bradley's family

Check My Case for Appeal

Outcome: 17 years reduced to 9 years 4 months

"Before I pleaded, I had no idea what I was really facing. The review set out the realistic sentence and the credit for an early plea in plain English. It made a terrifying decision manageable."

Check My Case

Outcome: Informed plea decision

"My husband was weeks from release and nobody would give us a straight answer about licence. We got one clear report that answered every question. No more phone calls, no more jargon."

R's wife

Check My Options on Release

Outcome: Clear written roadmap

"Professional, discreet, and completely independent. They did not tell us what we wanted to hear — they told us what the law said. That honesty was exactly what we needed."

Family of M

Check My Case for Appeal

Outcome: 8 years reduced to 5 years 6 months

Our Promise

Independence & Confidentiality

Your trust is the foundation of our service. We are accountable only to you, and we protect your information as strictly as any instructed lawyer.

No ties to the authorities

No connection to the police or Crown Prosecution Service.
No affiliation with the courts, judiciary or Probation Service.
No relationship with the firm acting for the other side.
Our only loyalty is to the person who instructs us.

How your data is handled

Documents are transferred through secure, encrypted channels.
Only the reviewing lawyers see your papers.
Bound by professional confidentiality standards.
Never sold, shared or used for any other purpose.

What happens to documents

We keep copies only for as long as the review requires.
Original papers can be returned on request.
Electronic files are securely deleted after the matter ends.
You can ask us to destroy material at any time.

We use AI to read every page of your bundle so nothing is missed — but AI is a tool, never the decision-maker. Every finding is verified and signed off by a senior UK lawyer before you see it. We do not guarantee any outcome.

Get in touch

Tell us about your relative's case

Send a short, confidential enquiry. A senior reviewer will respond within one working day.

• Reviewed by senior UK lawyers and barristers
• Over 50 years of combined experience
• Fully online — discreet and secure