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<p>There are complex and wide-ranging issues involved in transferring prisoners, and
allocation decisions must reflect both the specific needs and circumstances of the
prisoner, as well as the operating environment and range of services at the receiving
prison.</p><p> </p><p>Allocation decisions are taken by offender management units
in each prison, with the number of staff in each unit dependent on the size and function
of the prison. In taking allocation decisions, offender management units consult with
a wide range of officials including healthcare staff, security staff, and the receiving
establishment.</p><p> </p><p>Allocations decisions include consideration of closeness
to home and family, alongside other factors such as time left to serve, categorisation,
and the identified offending behaviour requirements set out in the prisoner’s sentence
plan.</p>
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