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Guidance: Searching Policy Framework

Ministry Of Justice

April 27
08:30 2023

Searching Policy Framework

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Framework annexes

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This Policy Framework sets out the mandatory searching requirements and guidance needed to maintain high levels of security and maintain a secure and stable environment for staff and prisoners. It contains requirements, guidance and additional information on searching of the person, cells, areas and vehicles.

It applies to all Public Sector Prisons, Contracted Prisons and Young Offender Institutions.

Published 3 October 2022
Last updated 27 April 2023 +show all updates
  1. Policy framework and annexes have been updated.

  2. First published.

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