Policy paper

Security of prisoners at court protocol

Protocol between HMPPS and HMCTS for the safe and secure management of court proceedings, involving defendants being transported to and from court and secure establishments.

• From: National Offender Management Service and HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 23 July 2015
• Last updated: 31 January 2023 — See all updates

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Security of prisoners at court protocol

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This is a joint national protocol between HMPPS and HMCTS on the security of prisoners at court.

It is for the safe and secure management of court proceedings, involving defendants being transported to and from court and secure establishments.

The protocol has been signed by HMPPS Chief Executive Officer and HMCTS Chief Executive Officer, and supported by the Lord Chief Justice and Senior Presiding Judge. The Lord Chief Justice has issued a Criminal Practice Direction setting out guidance supporting this Protocol for the judiciary.

Published 23 July 2015
Last updated 31 January 2023 + show all updates

1. 31 January 2023

   Updated protocol - dated March 2022.

2. 23 July 2015

   First published.