Guidance

Mentally disordered offenders: The Restricted Patient System 2017

This background briefing gives an overview of the restricted patient system in England and Wales

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service
• Published: 22 December 2017
• Last updated: 29 September 2020 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

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Mentally disordered offenders - the restricted patient system

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The purpose of this guidance is to promote good practice and support effective joint working between agencies involved in the transfer and remission processes for prisoners. Whilst the Mental Health Casework Section works collaboratively with multiple agencies on various operational and policy matters we refer primarily to our own guidance above.

Published 22 December 2017
Last updated 29 September 2020 + show all updates

1. 29 September 2020

   Updated attachement to re-issued version

2. 22 December 2017

   First published.