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Policy and guidance for staff on how HMPPS deliver its responsibility to implement controls and restrictions to protect the public during the custodial term of a prisoner’s sentence and through to release into the community.…
Thorn Cross is a men’s open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Warrington, Cheshire.
Haverigg is a men’s open prison near Millom in Cumbria.
Askham Grange is an open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Askham Richard, near York, for women aged 18 and over.
This Policy Framework provides the requirements and guidance for prisons and staff on searching of the person, cells, areas and vehicles.
This policy framework applies for any adjudications begun on or after 31 May 2024 and includes rules and guidance for prison staff on how to carry out a disciplinary hearing when a prisoner is alleged to have broken prison r…
Hatfield is a prison and young offender institution near Doncaster for men aged 18 and over. It is split into 2 sites, Hatfield Main and Hatfield Lakes.
North Sea Camp is an open prison for men aged 18 and over in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Usk is a men’s prison in the town of Usk, South Wales. It is managed jointly with Prescoed Prison.
Drake Hall is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, for women aged 18 and over.
Offending behaviour programmes and interventions currently available for offenders in England and Wales.
Rules and guidance for prison and probation staff on the Home Detention Curfew (HDC) scheme.
A list of approved premises located in the London region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
The Ministry of Justice uses Record Retention and Disposition Schedules (RRDS) to manage its compliance with the Public Records Acts.
Low Newton is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Brasside, near Durham, for women aged 18 and over.
Latest news about the Criminal Procedure Rules, the Criminal Practice Directions and the Rule Committee.
Information about Registered Intermediaries as part of the Ministry of Justice Witness Intermediary Scheme.
Spring Hill is a men’s open prison in the village of Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire. It is jointly managed with Grendon Prison, which is on the same site.
Mandatory requirements and guidance for prison and probation staff involved in the recall, review and re-release of recalled prisoners.
A guide for victims to explain what is changing with the new progression model, how victims can be informed and what support is available.
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