Prisons
Here you will find information about prison life, prison reform, the prison estate, management issues and family contact.
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Prison governance
Prison life
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.
Prisons 25by25
The Northern Ireland Prison Service has, over the past three years, been on an exciting journey. Our objective is to ensure NIPS is and remains a modern progressive Prison Service that is Competent, Confident and Compassionate.
Prison estate
Information about the prison estate including Prison Service Headquarters, Maghaberry Prison, PECCS, Magilligan Prison, Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and the Prison Service College.
Prison Statistics, Reports and Research Applications
Prison visits
Visiting someone in prison