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PR52043B - Aid abet the unauthorised possession of a device inside a prison

Important

This page shows classification data from the Active CJS Offence Index. It is not sentencing advice and does not predict what will happen in an individual case.

CJS category CE Class 3 Custody Yes PNC Yes

Classification details

Offence code
PR52043B
Offence title
Aid abet the unauthorised possession of a device inside a prison
Legislation
Contrary to section 40D(3A) and (3B) of the Prisons Act 1952 and section 8 of the Accessories and Abettors Act 1861
CJS category code
CE
Offence class
3
Custodial indicator
Yes
Recordable on PNC
Yes
Offence start date
27-Mar-12
Blocked for use
No
XHB indicator
No

Source data

Source: Active CJS Offence Index, June 2026. Source row: 12856.