CONTENTS

THE ROLE OF THE PRISONS INSPECTORATE

MINUTE

FOREWORD

1. INTRODUCTION

2. ESTABLISHMENT AND POPULATION

2.1 Establishment
2.5 Population

3. ACCOMMODATION AND ROUTINE

3.1 Accommodation
3.5 Routine

4. SECURITY, DISCIPLINE AND CONTROL

4.1 Security and Control
4.9 Orderly Room
4.11 Separate Cells
4.12 Contingency Plans
4.13 Escorting Arrangements

5. MAJOR CUSTODY ISSUES

5.1 Introduction
5.9 Drug Abuse

6. REGIMES

6.1 Induction
6.2 Sentence Planning
6.4 Regime Activities Programme
6.9 Lifer Liaison Officer
6.10 Physical Education
6.13 Education
6.18 Library
6.19 Social Work
6.24 Psychology
6.25 Chaplains
6.27 Butler Trust
6.28 Voluntary Organisations
6.29 Family Contact

(i) Visits
(ii) Family Contact Development Officer

6.34 Agents Visits

7. PRIMARY SERVICES

7.1 Catering
7.5 Canteen
7.9 Laundry
7.11 Fire Precautions
7.16 Health and Safety

8. HEALTHCARE

8.1 Medical Services
8.4 Psychiatrist

9. MANAGEMENT AND STAFF

9.1 Management
9.4 Staff Training
9.8 Staff Facilities
9.10 Staff Perceptions
9.19 Communications
9.22 SPOA

10. PRISONERS

10.1 Prisoners’ Perceptions
10.11 Prisoners Grievance Procedure

11. ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER SERVICES

11.1 Administration
11.3 SPIN
11.5 Ethnic Minorities Liaison Officer
11.6 Equal Opportunities

12. VISITING COMMITTEE

13. GENERAL ASSESSMENT

14. RECOMMENDATIONS

15. POINTS OF NOTE

ANNEX 1

Historical Background

ANNEX 2

Activities Programme - Information Sessions

ANNEX 3

Staffing at the Time of Inspection

ANNEX 4

Practice at HM National Induction Centre which is commended to other establishments

ANNEX 5

Inspection Team

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

Contact points for further information