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6th Report - Tackling the drugs crisis in our prisons
Justice Committee
HC 557
Published 31 October 2025
Recommendations
195
Rejected
Manage key OCG operators under enhanced security, segregating them from general prison population
Recommendation
Individuals identified as key OCG operators must be managed under enhanced security protocols and, where possible, segregated from the general prison population to prevent them from exploiting vulnerable prisoners and staff to maintain their “clean profile”. The practice of merely …
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Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to segregate individuals solely based on OCG involvement, citing current legislation. However, they are commissioning work to consider how to manage regimes for SOC-linked prisoners and are undertaking a research study on debt within prisons, with findings due in 2026 to inform future policy.
Ministry of Justice
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