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.
- From:
- Ministry of Justice
- Published
- 31 July 2024
- Last updated
- 30 August 2024 — See all updates
Applies to England and Wales
Documents
Managing conveyance of unauthorised and illicit items policy frameworks (open prisons)
PDF, 554463 KB, 38 pages
Annexes (open prisons)
ZIP, 473 KB
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Managing conveyance of unauthorised and illicit items policy frameworks (closed prisons)
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Annexes (closed prisons)
ZIP, 652 KB
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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
Last updated 30 August 2024 + show all updates
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Added updated policy frameworks.
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