Guidance

Management and Handling of Evidence Policy Framework

This Policy Framework provides processes on how to correctly preserve and manage evidence in HMPPS.

• From: Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
• Published: 3 October 2022
• Last updated: 18 January 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Management and Handling of Evidence Policy Framework

PDF, 390 KB, 25 pages

Guidance annexes

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Policy annexes

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Details

This Policy Framework sets out mandatory requirements and guidance documents required to effectively manage, the collection, preservation, and continuity of evidence across His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS).

Adherence to the instructions within this Policy Framework will improve successful outcomes at adjudication hearings and criminal cases referred to the police.

This Policy Framework supports the Crime in Prison Referral Agreement and the commitments outlined in the Prison White Paper strategy in reducing crime in prisons.

Published 3 October 2022
Last updated 18 January 2023 + show all updates

1. 18 January 2023

   Guidance annexes updated.

2. 3 October 2022

   First published.