Guidance

Authorised Communications Controls and Interception Policy Framework

Rules and guidance for prison staff to manage communications controls and interception across prisons and Young Offenders Institutions.

From:
Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
Published
20 September 2022
Last updated
627 AprilOctober 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Authorised Communications Controls and Interception Policy Framework

PDF, 673797 KB, 49 pages

Annex A – Official Notification to Contact

MS Word Document, 29.8 KB

Annex A – Official Notification to Prisoner

MS Word Document, 66.4 KB

Annex B - Confidential Access list

MS

PDF, Word103 DocumentKB, 1592 KBpages

Annex C - Communication Compact: Detailed Overview

MS Word Document, 59.5 KB

Annex C - Communication Compact: Simple Overview

MS Word Document, 455 KB

Annex D – New NSF Guidance on Inadvertent Capture of Confidential Information Mail

MS Word Document, 63.5 KB

Annex D – New NSF Guidance on Inadvertent Capture of Confidential Information Telecommunications

MS Word Document, 61.5 KB

Annex E - Live monitoring form

MS Word Document, 52.9 KB

Details

This HMPPS Policy Framework brings together existing policies on communications controls and interception into one policy framework. It sets out the rules and guidance for staff and will improve HMPPS’ ability to manage communication risks and to help mitigate potential security threats whilst protecting the public and supporting the rehabilitation of prisoners.

This policy framework replaces PSI 04/2016: The interception of communications in prisons and security measures.

The new Approved Contacts Scheme will be implemented from January 2023.

Published 20 September 2022
Last updated 627 AprilOctober 2023 + show all updates

  1. Framework and Annex B updated.

  2. Policy framework and annex B updated.

  3. Framework updated.

  4. Annexes published.