00:00A former prison watchdog chairwoman from Highton has been jailed after smuggling cannabis and
00:06other banned items into HMP Liverpool. Helen Spree, 63, was sentenced to five years and
00:11three months in prison after admitting misconduct in public office and conspiracy offences.
00:18Liverpool Crown Court heard she formed inappropriate relationships with inmates,
00:22including life prisoner Dylan Weston. Investigators uncovered messages, sexual images,
00:28and evidence of repeated deliveries. Judge Neil Fluitt, KC, said the offences were deliberate and
00:34involved significant planning. Weston received an additional 12-month sentence,
00:40which he will serve in addition to his minimum life term.
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