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<p /> <p>The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) will not tolerate violence
of any kind in prisons and takes any instance extremely seriously. It insists on respectful
and decent behaviour from staff, prisoners and others with whom we work. Where discrimination,
harassment or bullying, either homophobic or for any other reason occurs, we take
prompt and appropriate action. All violence (including bullying, victimisation and
harassment), is dealt with quickly and robustly, with serious incidents referred to
the police for prosecution.</p><p> </p><p>Current policy contained in Prison Service
Instruction (PSI) 64/2011 states that every verbal or physical act of violence must
be challenged, and this includes bullying. Any prisoners engaging in violence, intimidation
or bullying behaviour will have their privileges reviewed and may be subject to prosecution
or disciplinary action.</p><p> </p><p>NOMS is currently reviewing the policy and practice
of the management of violence with the aim of issuing further guidance to prison staff
in early 2015.</p>
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