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Dartmoor is a men’s prison in Devon.
Former President of the Queen's Bench Division, Sir Brian Leveson, has been appointed to carry out an independent review into the criminal courts.
Askham Grange is an open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Askham Richard, near York, for women aged 18 and over.
Revised in accordance with section 25(4) of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
Kirklevington Grange is an open prison in Stockton-on-Tees for men resettling in the north-east of England.
Guidance for probation staff on how to effectively handle complaints about probation services made by members of the public.
Policy and guidance for prison and probation professionals in England and Wales.
Drake Hall is a prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Eccleshall, Staffordshire, for women aged 18 and over.
A list of approved premises located in the North West region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
East Sutton Park is an open prison and young offender institution (YOI) in Maidstone, Kent, for women aged 18 and over.
Doncaster is a privately run male prison in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Rules and guidance for HMPPS staff on the Power to Detain Dangerous Prisoners Serving a Standard Determinate Sentence.
This policy framework sets out the process for the security categorisation of adult male and young adult male offenders.
Instruction and guidance on the operation of X-Ray body scanners within prisons.
The Ministry of Justice uses Record Retention and Disposition Schedules (RRDS) to manage its compliance with the Public Records Acts.
Rules and guidance for staff and prisoners on the new Prisoner Complaints Policy Framework.
A list of approved premises located in the East of England region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
This policy framework is relevant for all staff involved in use of force or hold a role where they are responsible for oversight and governance of use of force in the adult estate.
A list of approved premises located in the Greater Manchester region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
Comprehensive list of all prison and probation policy frameworks issued.
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