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<p>HMPPS is committed to promoting prisoner welfare and wellbeing. This is ensured
through a number of procedures and mandatory policies.</p><p>In relation to Time in
the Open Air, subject to weather conditions and the need to maintain good order and
discipline, all prisoners are afforded a minimum of 30 minutes in the open air daily.
However, many prisoners may regularly benefit from more, including through participation
in activities.</p><p>Prison cell occupancy in prisons in England and Wales is certified
by the Prison Group Director (PGD) in accordance with the Certified Prisoner Accommodation
Framework, which provides guidelines for determining cell capacities. Cells are only
shared where a PGD has assessed them to be of an adequate size and condition.</p>
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