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This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2015.
This guidance supports Parole Board panels in identifying when a specialist report may be required and in making directions for specialist reports.
Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) triggered the urgent notification process for Oakhill Secure Training Centre on 31 July 2025.
Information on legal and detention systems in Democratic Republic of Congo for British nationals abroad.
Explanation of Paraguay's legal and prison system for British Nationals.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2017.
Guidance for prisons on the reintroduction of disinfecting tablets for use by prisoners.
Guidance on carrying out a health and social care needs assessment of older people in prisons.
This Open session will focus on “How MHCS risk assess.” In particular, how the Secretary of State makes decisions on applications made by Restricted Patients using risk assessment techniques.
St Stephen House is a probation, service user contact centre, within the NPS North West region.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Bristol on 11 June 2019.
Sets out the mandatory requirements of the Government Secure Classification scheme which is in operation across all Government Departments.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Manchester on 10 October 2024.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the Urgent Notification process for HMP Bristol on 28 July 2023.
Guidance for the courts on remand and sentencing powers for restricted patients after the Mental Health Act 2007.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2015.
Evidence-based principles for the effective management and progression of people recalled to prison.
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