HM Prison Service
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Tougher airport-style security rolled out across the prison estate in England and Wales has intercepted almost 20,000 attempts to smuggle illegal contraband behind bars.
New drive to tackle terrorism in prisons
Press release
More dangerous and influential terrorists will be separated in specialist units to thwart the spread of their poisonous ideology, the Deputy Prime Minister has announced today (27 April 2022).
Britain’s first ‘smart’ prison to drive down crime
Press release
Prison designed from top to bottom with smart technology to cut crime and protect public.
Business experts will spearhead a drive to get prison leavers into stable jobs so they can break the cycle of crime, it was announced today (3 March 2022).
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We keep those sentenced to prison in custody, helping them lead law-abiding and useful lives, both while they are in prison and after they are released.
HMPS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service.
Documents
Policy papers and consultations
- A Guide for the families and significant others of those serving indeterminate sentences
- Outcomes for Young Adults in Custody: Action Plan
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HM Prison Service
London
SW1H 9EX
United Kingdom
Main switchboard
0300 047 6325
Prisoner Location Service
PO Box 2152
Birmingham
B15 1SD
United Kingdom
Fax
0121 626 3474
Use the Prisoner Location Service to find people in prison when you don’t know which prison they are in. You must include:
- your name, or the organisation you represent
- your date of birth
- your address including postcode
- name of the person you want to find
- the reason you want to find them eg. you’re their solicitor, or a family member
- any other names they may have used
- their date of birth
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