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Prisoner communications policy: PSI 49/2011

Rules and guidance for prison staff on how to help prisoners stay in touch with family members, friends, legal professionals and support services.

Applies to England and Wales

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This prison service instruction (PSI) contains information and guidance for prison staff about their role in helping prisoners stay in contact with other people during their time in prison.

It covers when and how prisoners can keep in touch with friends, family, professional advisers and support services:

  • by post
  • by phone

This is a current PSI. It came into effect on 1 October 2011. It was last updated in January 2024.

Updates to this page

Published 1 November 2018
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  1. Prisoner communication services: PSI 49/2011 document has been updated.

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Update history

2026-08-28 10:31
Prisoner communication services: PSI 49/2011 document has been updated.

2026-08-11 10:39
PSI updated.

2024-01-04 12:39
Prisoner communication services: PSI 49/2011 updated

2022-09-21 10:07
PSI updated.