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
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68NovemberApril20242025 — See all updates
Applies to England and Wales
Documents
Authorised communications controls and interception policy framework
PDF, 699694 KB, 54 pages
Annex A – Official Notification to Contact
MS Word Document, 29.8 KB
Annex A – Official Notification to Prisoner
MS Word Document, 63.6 KB
Annex B - Confidential Access list
PDF, 109 KB, 2 pages
Annex C - Communication Compact: Detailed Overview
MS Word Document, 65 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.
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.