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Guidance

Management and Handling of Evidence Policy Framework

This Policy Framework provides processes on how to correctly preserve and manage evidence in HMPPS.

From:
Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
Published
3 October 2022
Last updated
1831 JanuaryJuly 20232025 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Management and Handling of Evidence Policy Framework

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Guidance annexes

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Policy annexes

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Details

This Policy Framework sets out mandatory requirements and guidance documents required to effectively manage, the collection, preservation, and continuity of evidence across His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services (HMPPS).

Adherence to the instructions within this Policy Framework will improve successful outcomes at adjudication hearings and criminal cases referred to the police.

This Policy Framework supports the Crime in Prison Referral Agreement and the commitments outlined in the Prison White Paper strategy in reducing crime in prisons.

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Published 3 October 2022
Last updated 1831 JanuaryJuly 2023 + show2025 href="#full-history">+ show all updates

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Update history

2026-06-24 11:38
Removed annexes.

2025-07-31 00:30
Framework updated.

2023-01-18 14:24
Guidance annexes updated.

2022-10-03 00:30
First published.