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The Ministry of Justice uses Record Retention and Disposition Schedules (RRDS) to manage its compliance with the Public Records Acts.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to help prisoners stay in touch with family members, friends, legal professionals and support services.
Latest news about the Criminal Procedure Rules, the Criminal Practice Directions and the Rule Committee.
From 1 April 2023 youth justice services will report on 10 new key performance indicators (KPIs) as part of improved monitoring by the Youth Justice Board (YJB)
Guidance for probation staff on how to effectively handle complaints about probation services made by members of the public.
Revised in accordance with section 25(4) of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
This Policy Framework provides the rules and guidance on use of Body Worn Video Cameras (BWVC) by HMPPS.
Guidance on Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs) issued under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.
Rules and guidance on the handling of personal belongings that prisoners are allowed so that they are managed safely and effectively.
Policy and guidance for prison staff of how to identify and manage the risk of conveyance of illicit items and unauthorised items into and out of prisons.
Guidance on Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) issued under the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.
Ashfield Prison is a privately run adult male prison in Pucklechurch, Bristol.
Apply to cover the costs of visiting a partner or close family member in prison with the Help with Prison Visits scheme.
Bristol Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the South West region.
Five Wells is a privately run male prison in Wellingborough.
This framework provides HMPPS staff and strategic leads with a summary of requirements as part of their child safeguarding responsibilities.
Gloucester Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the South West region.
Redfern Building, is a probation contact centre, within the Greater Manchester region.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to carry out a disciplinary hearing when a prisoner is alleged to have broken prison rules before 31 May 2024.
Rules and guidance for prisons and staff on conducting external escorts and bedwatches.
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