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Information for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Uruguay,
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2013.
Information for parents and carers.
This strategy outlines how we support women in our care to develop and maintain meaningful, constructive relationships with their family or significant others.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2013.
HMPPS Probation Reform Programme update on scope of services
The treaty was presented to Parliament in November 2017.
Completed health needs assessments (HNAs) using the health and justice health needs assessment toolkit for prescribed places of detention.
Guidance on operational assurance arrangements for commissioners of secure schools and secure academy trusts.
Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has triggered the Urgent Notification process for Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre on 18 June 2021.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMYOI Cookham Wood on 28 April 2023.
MHCS Session for stakeholders
Guidance on requesting reconsideration of a Parole Board decision to terminate the licence of an Indeterminate Sentence of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) offender.
If you have a loved one in prison, you can use these links for services available and for information about visiting prisons.
Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) triggered the Urgent Notification process for Oakhill Secure Training Centre on 14 October 2021.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons triggered the urgent notification process for HMP Exeter on 18 November 2022.
Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons, and the Care Quality Commission triggered the urgent notification process for Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre on 18 December 2020.
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