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Prisoners: caseworker guidance

Tells HM Passport Office staff how to handle applications and queries from prisoners (detainees), including ex-prisoners or those out on licence, in the UK or overseas.

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Prisoners

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This guidance tells HM Passport Office examiners, counter fraud team, customer service management team and intelligence hub staff about handling applications and queries from prisoners (including ex-prisoners or those out on licence) in the UK or overseas.

Published 7 February 2012
Last updated 14 November 2022 + show all updates
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