Guidance
Civil prisoners policy framework
Rules on the particular rights of civil prisoners and guidance on how to support their needs.
Applies to England and Wales
Documents
Details
This policy framework sets out requirements and information to ensure the rights of civil prisoners, which differ to those of other prisoners, are applied and that such prisoners are supported with their specific needs.
The Framework does not apply to the Youth Secure Estate.
Updates to this page
Published 14 May 2026