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Guidance

Prisoners' access to the media: PSI 37/2010

Guidance for prisons on when and how prisoners are allowed contact with journalists and other media professionals.

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From:
HM Prison and Probation Service and Ministry of Justice
Published:
2 July 2010
Last updated:
11 December 2023
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Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Prisoners’ access to the media: PSI 37/2010

PDF, 304 KB, 24 pages

Details

This prison service instruction (PSI) describes when and how prisoners are allowed contact with the media, such as journalists, by letter, telephone call or visit.

It also includes guidance for governors when considering requests from prisoners and the media for contact.

This is a current PSI. It came into effect on 12 July 2010.

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