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Use of X-ray body scanners (adult male prisons) Policy Framework

Instruction and guidance on the operation of X-Ray body scanners within prisons.

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This Policy Framework provides end-to-end instruction and guidance on the procurement, installation and use of X-ray body scanners in prisons, where prisoners are believed to be engaged in concealing contraband internally. The mandatory requirements in this document set out the minimum required for a prison to be compliant with legislation and HMPPS鈥檚 Requirements for Practice for Prisons. It contains all information needed to enable prisons to operate a legal and effective regime of X-Ray body scanning.

This Policy Framework relates to Adult Male Prisoners only (all prisoners over 18).

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Published 19 May 2020
Last updated 16 October 2025 show all updates
  1. Framework updated.

  2. Policy Framework updated.

  3. First published.

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