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<p /> <p>On arrival in an establishment, the risk a prisoner presents to others and
themselves, and their risk of harm from other prisoners will be assessed. Where appropriate,
this will include a Cell Sharing Risk Assessment to assess a prisoner’s suitability
to share accommodation. The risk assessment will consider information and intelligence
from a number of sources, including known gang affiliations and conflicts if appropriate.</p><p>
</p><p>In April 2014, NOMS completed the implementation of a nationally networked
intelligence system - ‘Mercury’. Through the Mercury system staff are able to access
intelligence linked to prisoners where a prisoner has previously been held in custody,
on or in advance of a prisoner’s arrival (where a prisoner is being sent from another
establishment). In addition where a prisoner has previously been held in custody,
the National Offender Management Information System (NOMIS) will hold warnings to
alert staff to particular risks and behaviours.</p><p> </p><p>A number of law enforcement
agencies, including the police, regularly share information about prisoners to support
the identification of risk. This includes prisoners with gang affiliations and conflicts.</p><p>
</p><p>To ensure that prisoners are held in safe, decent and secure conditions, the
risks to and from prisoners remain constantly under review. Where risks become known,
establishments take appropriate steps to mitigate these risks, which may include relocating
a prisoner to another wing or establishment.</p>
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