Paris to serve half her jail sentence

Paris Hilton is to serve only half of her 45-day jail sentence after it was reduced on account of her recent good behaviour.

The hotel heiress will serve 23 days at a "special needs housing unit" in suburban LA, away from other prison inmates.

She will be imprisoned in a block that contains just twelve cells, each holding two people. It is reserved especially for celebrities, policeman and those of high profile.

Hilton's jail time came after she violated her probation for a drink-driving conviction.

Her sentence begins on June 5.