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<p>The national policy on the searching of prisoners, staff and visitors (PSI 07/2016
– Searching of the Person) is currently under review, and to allow for extensive consultation,
is expected to be published later this year.</p><p>The updated policy will include
directions on transgender staff, with and without Gender Recognition Certificates,
conducting searches.</p><p>In reviewing the policy, Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation
Service (HMPPS) is consulting with the Government’s Legal Department, HMPPS Equalities
Team and representatives from external women’s and transgender groups. The new policy
will be compliant with the Equality Act 2010, Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the
European Convention of Human Rights.</p>
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