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A brief explainer of some of the key policy areas of the Prisons Strategy White Paper.
Policy and guidance on providing prisoners with a secure and fair service for buying essential goods.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in March 2026.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Swaleside on 17 December 2025.
The Urgent Notification process has been introduced so the Chief Inspector of Prisons can alert the Justice Secretary where there are urgent and significant concerns about a prison.
Mandatory actions for prison and probation staff managing those sentenced or remanded in custody.
Buxton Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the East Midlands region.
Skegness Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the East Midlands region.
Richard Stannard House, is a probation contact centre, within the North East region.
Swinfen Hall’s family strategy explains how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others.
Information about Residential Women's Centres.
Chippenham Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the South West region.
Rules and guidance for prison and probation staff detailing their duties under the Homelessness Reduction Act to reduce homelessness and support rehabilitation.
The Parole Board Observer Guidance has been updated.
Guidance for prisons on managing the day-to-day transport needs of the prison.
A guide to how prisons, probation and local authorities can work together to support people with care experience in custody and on probation.
Penrith Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the North West region.
Skipton Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Northallerton Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Skelmersdale Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the North West region.
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