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The pandemic has meant that family visits, education classes and intervention work have been suspended in prisons.

So... what's life been like on the inside?

Our reporter Sam Harper has been speaking to Lynne from Birmingham.

She was in prison in Derby before being moved to HMP Drake Hall in Eccleshall in January 2020... which she was released from in July 2020.

In response to Lynne's interview, the Ministry of Jusice said: 'The steps taken in our prisons, including shielding and mass testing, have helped save lives and limit the spread of the virus - with cases continuing to fall. Extra credit continues to be prrovided for all prisoners during the pandemic, as well as secure video calls to protect their mental wellbeing and maintain vital family contact.'