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Categorisation Assessments
A categorisation assessment evaluates a prisoner’s security ranking to ensure they are held in the lowest security level consistent with public safety. These reports provide independent clinical evidence to challenge or support a prisoner’s security classification during annual or ad hoc reviews.
Overview
When this report is required
- To challenge a decision to maintain a prisoner in high-security (Category A) conditions
- To support a progressive move to open conditions (Category D) for resettlement preparation
- To assess if a prisoner’s mental health or vulnerability necessitates a lower security environment
- To provide independent risk data following an adverse security categorisation review by the Prison Service
What the expert assesses
- Probability of Abscond or Escape Risk
- Risk of Serious Harm to the Public
- Institutional Behaviour and Compliance
- Impact of Mental Health on Security Risk
- Suitability for Open Prison Conditions
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Prison Estate, Secure Unit, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | Prison Service, Judicial Review, Board |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Forensic Psychologists
Prison Law Experts
Consultant Psychiatrists
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.