Prisons Prisons serve the public by keeping in custody those committed by the courts.

The Service's statement of purpose states "Her Majesty's Prison Service serves the public by keeping in custody those committed by the courts.

But Bane, the dog who lunged at Ms. Whipple's throat and did not let go, and Hera, whom the authorities are keeping in custody pending a public hearing, were not well known or well received among the dog crowd.