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Ofsted, HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP), and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) triggered the urgent notification process for Oakhill Secure Training Centre on 31 July 2025.
This policy specifies the processes in which an individual on licence may apply for permission to transfer to another jurisdiction of the UK and Islands, or travel outside of that area.
Warwickshire Criminal Justice Centre, is a probation contact centre, within the West Midlands region.
This policy framework (PF) sets out the arrangements for the undertaking of home visits for the Responsible Officer and other probation practitioners.
A list of approved premises located in the Kent, Surrey & Sussex region of the Probation Service, with phone numbers of each building.
Policy and guidance on supporting prisoners of all faiths with their religious practices and providing pastoral care.
Tylers House, is a probation contact centre, within the East of England region.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to carry out a disciplinary hearing when a prisoner is alleged to have broken prison rules before 31 May 2024.
This is a probation contact centre inside Bexley Magistrates’ Court, within the Probation Service, London region.
Parc is a privately run prison and young offender institute (YOI) in Bridgend, South Wales.
Lincoln Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the East Midlands region.
Guidance on applying for the early release of a sentenced prisoner, child or young person on compassionate grounds.
Applies to all staff involved in the management of cases where case transfer or risk escalation is required.
Ashfield Prison is a privately run adult male prison in Pucklechurch, Bristol.
This policy framework provides instructions for managers and front-line staff to ensure effective training, care and deployment of prison dogs.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to manage prison visits.
Westminster Magistrates Court is a probation contact centre located inside Westminster Magistrates court, within the Westminster region.
Elgar House, is a probation contact centre, within the West Midlands region.
The Exclusion from working in His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) Policy Framework contains policy guidance for staff on the process for excluding staff from the organisation.
Rules and guidance on the security vetting process for prison service staff and contractors.
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