Actually Beags. although enduring a miserable episode psychologically,I doubt very much if he will living a "Porridge" like existence. In all probability ,after a short assessment, my guess would be that he would be suitably categorised as low risk and be transferred to an open prison , with trips allowed from time to time locally and weekend releases back home. He will also broaden his horizons socially I expect.. A bit like being back in his early days in the Army perhaps?.