Guidance

Managing conveyance of unauthorised and illicit items policy frameworks (open and closed prisons)

Policy and guidance for prison staff of how to identify and manage the risk of conveyance of illicit items and unauthorised items into and out of prisons.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Annexes (open prisons)

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Annexes (closed prisons)

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Details

These policy frameworks set out the mandatory requirements and guidance to manage the risk of conveyance. This also includes information on illicit and unauthorised items, and how to gain authorisation in certain circumstances. There are specific policy frameworks for closed and open Prisons to meet the needs of the different types of prison. 

They apply to all public sector prisons, contracted prisons and young offender institutions.

Updates to this page

Published 31 July 2024
Last updated 30 August 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added updated policy frameworks.

  2. First published.

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