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Information on legal and detention systems, in Jamaica, for British nationals abroad.
Guidance for medical professionals dealing with leave for restricted patients.
This policy framework sets out the mandatory process of Multi Agency Lifer Risk Assessment Panels (MALRAP).
Policy and guidance for prisons on handling requests to produce prisoners at court for civil proceedings.
Guidance to provide advice to Parole Board members who may find themselves appointed to a hearing which is to be held in public.
Information on Romania's legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.
Outlines the security vetting processes for supervised individuals identified for mentoring roles in either community or custodial settings.
Information on legal and detention systems, in Slovakia, for British nationals abroad.
A bi-monthly bulletin highlighting the latest news across all probation portfolio change programmes - Reform, Workforce, Reducing Reoffending and Electronic Monitoring.
Information on legal and detention systems, in Switzerland, for British nationals abroad
This treaty was presented to Parliament in June 2013.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Birmingham on 20 August 2018.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Rochester on 2 September 2024.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Winchester on 24 October 2024.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Feltham ‘A’ on 24 July 2019.
Regularises the exclusion of non-directly employed workers (contractors, consultants, volunteers, agency and sessional workers) due to safety and security issues, misconduct or other substantial reasons.
1 Airmyn Road, is a probation contact centre, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Hyde Park House, is a probation contact centre, within the South West region.
If you have a loved one in prison, you can use these links for services available and for information about visiting prisons.
From 20 January changes to prison rules are being implemented to include official video call meetings.
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