Prison worker admits relationship with inmate
A 31-year-old was charged with misconduct in public office over allegations about her behaviour at HMP Sudbury in 2023
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A prison worker has admitted having a personal relationship with a serving inmate at a men's prison.
Sarah Barnett pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct in public office while working as an instructional officer at HMP Sudbury, in Derbyshire, in August 2023.
The 31-year-old from Rugeley, Staffordshire, appeared before Derby Crown Court on Monday.
Barnett was released on conditional bail ahead of sentencing on 8 January.
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