(Evidence of concerted action by a group of prisoners will strengthen the case for referral) criminal damage to prison or prisoners' property (normally to a value in excess of £2000).supply and possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply unless there is only small scale supply for no payment: possession alone should be referred only when the quantity is substantial.supply and possession of Class A drugs with or without intent to supply.possession of unauthorised weapons (firearms, imitation firearms or explosives) and other offensive weapons (knives, home-made weapons, workshop instruments if there is evidence to suggest that the weapon was intended for use in the commission of a further serious criminal offence).any other serious case where the means of escape have been found and where referral is needed to discover how they were obtained and to prosecute those responsible.

attempted escape from a closed establishment or secure escort provided that the attempt amounts to more than an intention to escape and the act done can be regarded as more than mere preparation for the offence.escape from a closed establishment or secure escort.unlawful imprisonment (hostage taking).

personal sexual violation other than rape but where the victim is especially vulnerable or there has been violence or a threat of violence.the use of serious violence against any person (providing that more than minor injury was the intended or likely outcome of such an assault, the actual extent of the injuries received may not be significant).the occasioning of serious injury by any means.

where there is the use of a weapon causing or likely to cause serious injury.

threats to kill where there appears a genuine intent.

Prison governors have been informed that the following offences should be referred to the police: Guidance to prison officers on offences to be referred to the police PSI 47 / 2011 provides: 'All serious assaults on staff or prisoners must be referred to the police for investigation in accordance with the NOMS policy of zero tolerance to violence'. If the victim requires that the matter be referred to the police, the governor / adjudicator must accede to that request.Ĭlear evidence of racial motivation will strengthen the case for referral to the police. Where a governor / adjudicator decides to ask the police to investigate, he should still lay a disciplinary charge within 48 hours of discovery of the alleged offence, and the hearing should then be adjourned pending the police enquiry and CPS decision. Seriousness means 'very serious risk to order and control of the establishment or the safety of those within it'. (see PSI 47 /2011 Prisoner Discipline Procedures). A Prison Service Instruction (PSI) provides ‘the test for seriousness is whether the offence poses a very serious risk to order and control of the establishment, or the safety of those within it'. The decision whether to call the police to investigate is made by the prison governor using guidelines provided by Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and depends on the nature and seriousness of the alleged offence.

by a police investigation, which may lead to a prosecution.

by the prison governor, using the prison's internal disciplinary procedure or.

Procedure: handcuffing of prisoners at courtĪn offence committed in prison by a prisoner may be dealt with:.

Prisoners throwing boiling water over other prisoners or prison staff.

Transmitting or conveying information into prisons.

Throwing articles or substances into prisons.

Possession of unauthorised weapons and other offensive weapons.

Violence in prisons and assaults on prison officers.

Public Interest: Effect of likely sentence.

Suspect refuses voluntary interview and to leave their cell.

Guidance to prison officers on offences to be referred to the police.

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