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We keep those sentenced to prison in custody, helping them lead law-abiding and useful lives, both while they are in prison and after they are released. HMPS is part of HM Prison and Probation Service .
Policy and guidance for prison and probation professionals in England and Wales.
The Secretary of State for Justice has announced the appointment of Rehana Azam as member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body
We give independent advice on pay for governors, operation managers, prison officers and support grades in the England and Wales Prison Service, and equivalent posts in Northern Ireland. PSPRB is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of...
The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is an agency within the Department of Justice (NI). It is responsible for the operation and delivery of services within the Northern Ireland prison system. Its main statutory duties are set out in the...
We employ people in a variety of officer, healthcare, chaplaincy, managerial, support and administrative roles.
We carry out sentences given by the courts, in custody and the community, and rehabilitate people in our care through education and employment. HMPPS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
What to expect if you're sent to prison - prison rules and regulations, healthcare and education, prisoner rights
The Mount is a men’s prison in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire.
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