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<p>No such discussions have taken place.</p><p>The Government wants to ensure that
staff working with women in custody and the community have clear and concise guidance
on how to deal with female offenders. We have therefore developed the Women’s Policy
Framework which details the mandatory actions necessary to support women in custody
and the community.</p><p>In addition, the Government has developed a comprehensive
document on ‘Caring for Perinatal Women in Prison’. We have consulted with Birth Companions,
a leading charity in this field, on the production of this guide and incorporated
much of the material that they requested be included.</p>
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