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New Matters of Concern process for safeguarding practices from the youth secure estate in England and Wales.
Quarterly update on deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales.
Consultation on a revised draft of expectations for inspecting police custody.
Quarterly update on deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales. Annual detailed data on assaults and self-harm in prison custody.
A thematic review of outcomes for girls in custody
Rules and guidance for prison staff on managing prisoners who are at risk of harm or death, or who may be a risk to others (safer custody).
Rules and guidance for prison and CRC staff on how to settle people into prison during the first days of custody.
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and HM Inspectorate of Prisons are reviewing and updating their Expectations for police custody
The range of prison sentences a court can give - including suspended, fixed-term, indeterminate and life sentences.
Quarterly update on deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales. Additional annual deaths tables (to 2022)
This policy framework sets out statutory safeguarding duties for secure settings and escort providers in the Youth Custody Service (YCS).
A progress update on implementation of the government response to Dame Elish Angiolini's independent review of deaths and serious incidents in police custody.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
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