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Recommendation 3
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We note the frustration of HM Inspectorate of Prisons about the extent to which its...
Conclusion
We note the frustration of HM Inspectorate of Prisons about the extent to which its recommendations for action are implemented, and the pace of implementation. That said, we welcome the Government’s commitment to develop a new policy framework on separation and recommend that the Ministry of Justice and Youth Custody Service set out when this piece of work will be completed and when the new framework will be implemented.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We recognise the importance of having a consistent policy framework for separation across the youth secure estate and the benefit of clear direction and scrutiny. We have engaged stakeholders and our youth secure estate to ensure the framework is both fit for purpose and addresses the concerns raised by the inspectorate and other partners. We are analysing stakeholders’ responses to ensure the policy framework provides robust guidance to sites across the estate. We understand the importance of having this framework published and implemented and expect the policy to be published by August with implementation following immediately after.