How do you find out why someone is in prison?

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And is anyone within their rights to find it out?

Google has not come up with anything other than a sentencing date on the court register.

Details of convictions for a guilty plea or a guilty jury verdict are, I believe, classed s public records so should be available.

You won't necessarily be able to find it online though, maybe ring the court concerned and ask them?

You can try a search on here : www.thelawpages.com/legal-directory/crown-courts.php

You need to join the site first buts its only basic info like email address and a user name.