Woman left ‘boiling’ with rage after paying £125 to visit her man behind bars but trolls say it’s ‘prison not Butlins’
A MUM-OF-THREE shared her anger after forking out £125 while visiting her partner in prison.
From dress code updates to food charges, she was less than impressed with the amount her family spent on the day.
In her viral video, TikTok user CJ (@carmeljade1) recounted her recent visit to see her partner in prison.
She explained that she had visited before without any issues but the prison had recently implemented a dress code for visitors that she was unaware of.
CJ’s young daughters were told they could not enter the facility wearing Crocs.
She described the new rule as “absolutely ridiculous,” pointing out that most kids wear the shoe brand.
Rather than let down her children, she decided to drive 20 minutes to the nearest shop that sold kid’s shoes.
She picked up two pairs of trainers for £46 from Next as well as spending £30 on petrol for the day’s outing.
Once inside, the family purchased some snacks to keep them going during the hours-long visit.
The children enjoyed pizza wraps, sausage rolls, crisps, chocolate, and ice cream.
However, CJ was not happy to learn that the refreshments amounted to a total of £49.
“[This] prison visit has just cost me £125, I am absolutely boiling with how today has gone,” she told her followers.
The angry mum said she was no longer going to go to the facility to see her partner due to the increasing costs and updated dress code.
“I’m not going back, I’m done with the prison visits, they want to control every little aspect of your visit, even down to your shoes,” she said.
However, TikTok users were quick to point out that prisons are known for being strict with visitors.
“The irony. A prison having rules like an actual prison should have how, awful for the poor criminals,” wrote one viewer.
“It’s prison, not Butlins,” said another follower.
What are the rules for visiting prisoners?
UK prisons have strict dress codes for visitors as well as a items which are prohibited from the premises. The following items of clothing should not be worn:
- Hats, scarves, or head coverings that are not worn for religious reasons.
- Sunglasses.
- See-through or revealing clothing.
- Items displaying offensive or insulting words or gestures.
- Mini skirts or dresses and shorts that don’t reach the mid-thigh.
- Visible or exposed underwear.
- Smartwatches.
The following items are prohibited:
- Weapons, contraband, or anything intended for the prisoner.
- Alcohol.
- Aerosols.
- Mobile phones, pagers, recording equipment.
- Toys.
- Wax.
- Chewing gum.
- Tobacco, lighters, matches, or any other smoking paraphernalia.
- Large amounts of money.
- Tools.
Source: Gov.UK
“Prison isn’t a holiday camp,” agreed a third person.
Other viewers shared sympathised with the issue, sharing their own experiences visiting loved ones behind bars.
“I got turned away in because I had sliders on but the week before a girl had sliders on!!” wrote one TikTok user.
“Honestly, they change the rules as they go along, every time I go they complain about something I’m wearing,” said another follower.
“Each visit costs me £140 with the canteen and getting there because mine is 180 miles away. We go every week, roll on three years when he’s home and I’ll be rich again,” commented a one person.