Guidance: Handling crimes in prison: agreement

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The agreement between HMPPS, the National Police Chief’s Council and the CPS on the referral, investigation and prosecution of crimes committed in prisons.

This agreement aims to ensure that acts of criminality within prisons are properly addressed.

It covers crimes committed in prison by:

It applies to all prisons including contracted and Young Offender Institutions (YOIs).

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Read the original at the source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/handling-crimes-in-prison-protocol

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