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Guidance and reference

Prison and probation policies

Find Prison Service Instructions (PSIs), Prison Service Orders (PSOs) and policy frameworks. Search by what you need to know or by an exact policy reference.

This is a selected collection. A policy may exist even if it is not listed here. Use the official collections linked below to look further.

3 policies found

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  1. Prison and Probation Policy FrameworkCurrent

    Management of the Local Security Strategy Policy Framework

    Sets how each prison must maintain a local security strategy based on its own risks and the National Security Framework. It covers an assessment of risk across the prison, clear local instructions, authorised amendments and an annual assurance statement. Supporting…

  2. Prison and Probation Policy FrameworkCurrent

    Prevention of Abscond (Open Prisons) Policy Framework

    Sets requirements for open prisons to prevent absconds, respond to incidents, report them and review what happened. Each prison must assess local risk and maintain an abscond reduction strategy. The policy distinguishes leaving open conditions without permission from a failure…

  3. Prison and Probation Policy FrameworkCurrent

    Use of Overt Closed-Circuit Television System (CCTV) Policy Framework

    Sets rules for the visible use of CCTV in prisons and probation premises. It covers siting cameras, giving notice, controlling access to footage, handling requests for information and keeping or destroying recordings. It also addresses constant observation in custody. The…