Guidance

Managing conveyance of unauthorised and illicit items policy frameworks (open and closed prisons)

Policy and guidance for prison staff of how to identify and manage the risk of conveyance of illicit items and unauthorised items into and out of prisons.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 31 July 2024
• Last updated: 21 November 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Managing conveyance of unauthorised and illicit items policy frameworks (open prisons)

PDF, 463 KB, 38 pages

Annexes (open prisons)

ZIP, 473 KB

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Managing conveyance of unauthorised and illicit items policy frameworks (closed prisons)

PDF, 693 KB, 50 pages

Annexes (closed prisons)

ZIP, 652 KB

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Details

These policy frameworks set out the mandatory requirements and guidance to manage the risk of conveyance. This also includes information on illicit and unauthorised items, and how to gain authorisation in certain circumstances. There are specific policy frameworks for closed and open Prisons to meet the needs of the different types of prison. 

They apply to all public sector prisons, contracted prisons and young offender institutions.

Published 31 July 2024
Last updated 21 November 2024 + show all updates

1. 21 November 2024

   Managing conveyance of unauthorised and illicit items policy frameworks (closed prisons) updated.

2. 30 August 2024

   Added updated policy frameworks.

3. 31 July 2024

   First published.