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<p>HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) does not impose penalties for deaths in
custody. We do, however, monitor and assure the use of the Assessment, Care in Custody
and Teamwork (ACCT) case management procedures for prisoners identified as being at
risk of self-harm or suicide.</p><p> </p><p>All prisons are required to comply with
chapter 12 of PSI 64/2011, which sets out the required action following a death in
custody. All such deaths are independently investigated by the Prisons and Probation
Ombudsman (PPO) and subject to an inquest. All prisons, including those that are privately
managed, are required to respond to PPO recommendations and any Prevention of Future
Deaths (PFD) reports issued by Coroners.</p><p> </p><p>Privately managed prison performance
is closely monitored by robust contract management processes. Each privately managed
prison has an on-site controller, employed by HMPPS. Controllers, together with regional
contract managers review performance against indicators set out in the contract. Any
improvement action identified may include a requirement for urgent improvement and/or
financial deductions. The controller will monitor the provider’s actions when there
is a death in custody and the provider’s compliance with any actions set out in responses
to PPO reports and/or PFD reports from Coroners. In the event there were serious failings
highlighted at the prison, the Authority would look to manage the Contractor’s poor
performance through utilising the appropriate contractual levers.</p>
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