Prison life | Department of Justice

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Prison life | Department of Justice
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Prison life
Topics:
Prisons
The Northern Ireland Prison and Young Offenders Rules 1995 set out the minimum entitlements that any inmate who serves a period of custody must receive. Over and above these statutory obligations the Prison Service has developed a range of policies to best meet the needs of all prisoners.
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Prisoner activity
Learning and skills
Family contact
Substance misuse
Related to Prison life
Most recent publications
Joint Strategy to Reduce the Harm Caused by Substance Use in Prison
Published 1 August 2023
Judicial Protocol Regulating Direct Judicial Communications between Scotland, England & Wales, and Northern Ireland in Children’s Cases.
Published 6 February 2023
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Most recent news items
Prisoners’ Poppy wreath unveiled at Prison Service memorial ceremony
Published 8 November 2024
Hydebank knitters’ festive gift to less fortunate
Published 18 December 2023
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