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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 HM Prison and Probation Service .
The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is an agency within the Department of Justice (NI). It is responsible for the operation and delivery of services within the Northern Ireland prison system. Its main statutory duties are set out in the...
We carry out sentences given by the courts, in custody and the community, and rehabilitate people in our care through education and employment. HMPPS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice , supported by 2 agencies and...
Standford Hill is an open prison for men. It is one of 3 prisons that form the Sheppey Cluster in Kent, along with HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside.
We give independent advice on pay for governors, operation managers, prison officers and support grades in the England and Wales Prison Service, and equivalent posts in Northern Ireland. PSPRB is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of...
Brixton Prison is a men’s prison in the London Borough of Lambeth, South London.
Rochester is a prison and young offender institution for men over 18 in Rochester, Kent.
Preston Prison is a men’s prison in Preston, Lancashire.
Portland is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, for men aged 18 and over.
Brinsford is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Featherstone, near Wolverhampton, for men aged 18 to 21.
Lincoln is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in the East Midlands, for men aged 18 and over.
Leicester prison is a men’s prison in the centre of Leicester.
Nottingham Prison is a men’s prison in the Sherwood area of Nottingham and serves courts in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Swansea Prison is a men’s prison in the centre of Swansea, Wales.
Bristol Prison is a men’s prison in the Horfield area of Bristol.
Hindley is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Bickershaw, near Wigan, for men aged 18 and over.
Kirkham is a men’s open prison in the village of Kirkham, Lancashire.
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