Guidance

Handling crimes in prison: agreement

The agreement between HMPPS, the National Police Chief’s Council and the CPS on the referral, investigation and prosecution of crimes committed in prisons.

Applies to England and Wales

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This agreement aims to ensure that acts of criminality within prisons are properly addressed.

It covers crimes committed in prison by:

  • prisoners
  • staff
  • social and professional visitors
  • contractors

It applies to all prisons including contracted and Young Offender Institutions (YOIs).

Updates to this page

Published 7 July 2015
Last updated 27 September 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated CIPRA agreement and annexes.

  2. Update of a protocol published in February 2015 with a new agreement.

  3. First published.

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