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Corruption in UK prisons: a critical evaluation of the evidence base Article (Published Version) Barrington, Robert, Silverman, Jack and Hutton, Marie (2021) Corruption in UK prisons: a critical evaluation of the evidence base. Prison Service Journal, Januar (252). pp. 46-57. ISSN 0300- 3558 This version is available from Sussex Research Online: http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/96923/ This document is made available in accordance with publisher policies and may differ from the published version or from the version of record. If you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher’s version. Please see the URL above for details on accessing the published version. Copyright and reuse: Sussex Research Online is a digital repository of the research output of the University. Copyright and all moral rights to the version of the paper presented here belong to the individual author(s) and/or other copyright owners. 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He is interviewed by Paul Crossey, Jack Silverman and Marie Hutton Deputy Governor at HMP The Mount. 46 Corruption in UK Prisons: a critical evaluation of Robert Barrington is Professor of the evidence base Anti-Corruption Practice, Centre for the Study of Corruption, University of Robert Barrington, Jack Silverman and Marie Hutton Sussex, Jack Silverman 1 is based at Centre for the Study of Corruption, University of Sussex, and Marie Hutton is Lecturer in Law, School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. 58 Speaking truth to power: a review of the field of Professor Julian Richards is Director, Intelligence Analysis Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies at University of Buckingham Professor Julian Richards 68 ‘L.A.C.E.S’: Introducing a new framework to Dr Grant J Bosworth is Use of Force Evaluation Lead, HMPPS, and Sarah enhance professional standards around Ashcroft, Head of Operational Use of Force Response and Resilience Unit, HMPPS. Dr Grant J Bosworth and Sarah Ashcroft 75 Understanding the security profession: Interview Dr Alison Wakefield is Professor of with Professor Alison Wakefield Criminology and Security Studies at the University of West London and Chair Dr Alison Wakefield interviewed by Dr. Jamie Bennett of the Security Institute. She is interviewed by Dr. Jamie Bennett , a Deputy Director in HM Prison and Probation Service 81 Book Review Pen Picture: Dr Jamie Bennett is a Competing for control: Gangs and Deputy Director in HM Prison and Probation Service. the social order of prisons David Pyrooz and Scott Decker Cover Design HMP Leyhill The Editorial Board wishes to make clear that the views expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Prison Service. Printed at HMP Leyhill on 115 gsm and 200 gsm Galerie Art Satin Set in 10 on 13 pt Frutiger Light Circulation approx 6,500 ISSN 0300-3558 „ Crown Copyright 2019 Issue 252 Prison Service Journal 1 Editorial Comment This special edition of Prison Service Journal focusses Three articles follow that provide detailed on prison security. Despite the centrality of security to assessments of critical security practices. Professor Robert prison life, this is not a theme that has often been Barrington, Jack Silverman and Marie Hutton from explicitly explored in PSJ. Indeed, this special edition has University of Sussex offer an account of the development been prompted by a belief that security practices have of counter corruption activity in prisons. After a slow been relatively under theorized and researched generally start, recent years have seen greater acknowledgement and in prisons in particular. Instead, there has developed and action to respond to the threat of staff corruption. a set of assumptions and traditions that have guided Professor Julian Richards of University of Buckingham thinking and actions. Predominantly, it has only been in provides an overview of security intelligence practices. the face of significant failures, such as high profile This draws upon the use of intelligence in a range of escapes, that there has there been prominent and settings including law enforcement and military and systematic examination of security. In attempting to speaks to prison intelligence as part of this wider address this gap, this edition of PSJ draws upon expertise profession. Dr Grant Bosworth and Sarah Ashcroft within prisons and the wider field of security in order to discuss recent work in prisons to improve the examine some critical areas of practice. governance, scrutiny and research of the use of force. As In the opening article, Professor Mark Button the use of force by state actors is sometimes necessary, Professor of Criminology at University of Portsmouth, in but is also one of the ultimate exercises of power. Given which he considers how existing and emerging research this context, the considered attention provided by this in the wider security field can be applied to prisons in a article is to be welcomed. strategic way so as to improve practice. This article sets The final contribution is an interview with Alyson out an agenda that we are keen to encourage. This is Wakefield, Professor of Criminology and Security followed by an interview with Claudia Sturt, Director of Studies at the University of West London and Chair of Security Order and Counter Terrorism in HM Prisons and the Security Institute. The security Institute is the Probation Service. In this interview, she describes the leading professional body for people working in security threats faced by prisons and discusses the new security. In this interview she describes the importance approaches that have been developed over recent years of security work and the cross-sector efforts to to professionalise and enhance practice so as to developed excellence in practice, and to nurture a more effectively respond to the threats. In her interview, diverse workforce. Claudia Sturt, particularly emphasises that the purpose of This edition of PSJ attempts to offer a dedicated security is to create a foundation for the rehabilitative examination of security practice in prisons. It is not work of prisons. intended to be definitive, but rather it aims to draw One of the threats that have intensified in recent closer attention to this field of practice, draw upon a years is that of organised crime and ongoing criminality broader range of academic expertise, and encourage in prisons, in particular facilitated by developments in further engagement. Security can be a highly technical technology, particularly mobile phones. Dr. Kate Gooch field, which has an element of specialism. Those who and Professor James Treadwell offer an analysis of the work in security need to have a command of the tools extent and nature of this problem in prisons. This is available and understand how to deploy them to their followed by a study conducted at HMP Holme House best effect. It also, however, involves the application of prison by Dr Victoria Bell and Dr Maggie Leese of Teeside generalist skills including leadership, planning, University. This study describes the effectiveness of the governance, analysis and, interpersonal interactions. The approach taken to tackling drug supply. This approach way security is practiced has wider implications for integrated security and a broader drug treatment regime, prisons as a whole. Security can contribute to safety and security practice consciously incorporated an internally and for the wider public. Yet this needs to be emphasis upon procedural justice. This is an example of conducted in a way that is integrated with the broader the potential synergy of security and rehabilitative strategic objectives, including nurturing a fair, decent and cultures. respectful environment; tackling inequality and An interview with Jason Hogg, Deputy Chief disproportionality; creating openness and trust, and; Constable of Thames Valley Police, considers the effective supporting opportunities for people to experience working relationship between prisons and the police in personal growth and change. Reconciling and tackling and preventing crime. As the national lead for integrating these aims is a sophisticated and highly policing in prisons, he has particular expertise and insight complex task. This is what is required from effective into what this means across a range of activities. prison security. 2 Prison Service Journal Issue 252 Professionalising Prison Security: Developing a Model and Agenda Rooted in Research to Enhance the Delivery of Security in Prisons Mark Button is Professor of Criminology at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth Introduction Escape, Escape from Alcatraz to the Shawshank Security is one of the fundamental needs in Redemption it is interesting to juxtapose the interest of society for both individuals