Prison Public Protection Policy Framework
Policy and guidance for staff on how HMPPS deliver its responsibility to implement controls and restrictions to protect the public during the custodial term of a prisoner’s sentence and through to release into the community.
Applies to England and Wales
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The Prison Public Protection Policy Framework outlines the requirements on prison staff to manage specific public protection concerns whilst someone is in prison by:
- setting out the mandatory actions for prisons when it comes to implementing public protection controls and restrictions
- providing a detailed guidance section for operational staff and frontline managers delivering these actions
- signposting the reader to other relevant policy and guidance documents
The Prison Public Protection Policy Framework replaces the Public Protection Manual PSI 18/2016. There will be a 6-month implementation period from the date of publication, the Public Protection Manual PSI 18/2016 is still available until May 2025 when it will be discontinued.
This Policy Framework applies to HMPPS staff, public sector prisons, the Youth Custody Service (YCS) and privately-managed prisons; including,
- all permanent and temporary employees and contractors
- the Probation Service, particularly staff who are completing assessments on prisoners who should have an awareness of public protection controls and restrictions in prisons.
This policy will be reviewed annually.