Last November, MacShane pleaded guilty to false accounting at the Old Bailey and was jailed for 6 months. He was sent to Belmarsh prison and later to Brixton. This diary is a compelling account of his experiences, where he reflects on why his political career ended in one of Europe’s toughest prisons. MacShane also reveals what life is really like as a prisoner in Britain today, and delivers a damning report on the state of the UK’s failing prisons.
Iain Dale, Managing Director of Biteback says:
“Denis is a brilliant writer and knows how to tell a story. But this book has some important messages for those who run our dysfunctional prison system. It ought to be read by every MP, every prison governor and every prison officer. Perhaps some good can then come out of Denis MacShane’s prison experience.”
Serial has already been sold to a national newspaper. Publication will be supported by a major PR campaign.
For more information, please contact suzanne.sangster@bitebackpublishing.com or call 0203 740 6497.