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Authorised communications controls and interception policy framework

Rules and guidance for prison staff to manage communications controls and interception across prisons and Young Offenders Institutions.

From:
Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
Published:
20 September 2022
Last updated:
11 August 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Authorised communications controls and interception policy framework

PDF, 875 KB, 53 pages

Details

This HMPPS policy framework sets out the rules and guidance for staff concerning the implementation and management of the Enhanced Contact Vetting (ECV) scheme and application and management of visitor bans, and will support HMPPS’ ability to manage communication risks and to help mitigate potential security threats whilst protecting the public and supporting the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Updates to this page

Published 20 September 2022
Last updated 11 August 2026 Show all updates

  1. Framework updated.

  2. Framework updated.

  3. Framework updated.

  4. Updated annex B - confidential access list.

  5. Policy framework and annex B - confidential access list updated.

  6. Authorised Communications Controls and Interception Policy Framework, Annex A – Official Notification to Prisoner and Annex C - Communication Compact: Detailed Overview updated for January 2024

  7. Framework and Annex B updated.

  8. Framework and Annex B updated.

  9. Policy framework and annex B updated.

  10. Framework updated.

  11. Annexes published.

  12. First published.

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