Guidance

Management of security at visits Policy Framework: Closed estate

Rules and guidance for prison staff on the management and security of social and official visits.

• From: Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
• Published: 8 April 2021
• Last updated: 30 May 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Management of security at visits Policy Framework: Closed estate

PDF, 407 KB, 29 pages

Annexes A to O

ZIP, 1.85 MB

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This policy framework set out rules and guidance for the management and security of social and official visits for staff in all prisons and Young Offenders Institutions. This policy framework will help staff implement the mandatory requirements and supplementary guidance to ensure that visits are run efficiently and securely.

Management of Security at Visits- Closed Estate. This policy framework is for closed establishments only and addresses the specific needs of closed establishments with regards to visits.

This policy frameworks replace PSI 2011/15 Management and Security at Visits.

Published 8 April 2021
Last updated 30 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 30 May 2023

   Framework and annexes updated.

2. 21 September 2022

   Framework updated.

3. 8 April 2021

   First published.