Suitable for:

A prisoner is potentially suitable for the LPPu If:

• his case is held by London probation and he is likely to be released to London
• he has been assessed at some point during his current sentence as presenting a high likelihood of violent or sexual offence repetition, and high or very high risk of harm
• he has longstanding emotional and interpersonal difficulties that are likely to reflect a severe PD
• there is a link between his personality difficulties and his offending and risk
• the LPPu is the most appropriate place to facilitate progression
• he has between 12 and 24 months to serve before release into the community.

Other prisoners may be considered if:

• the LPPu would be part of a planned transfer from a secure hospital to a prison as part of a progression pathway
• further support is required to obtain a parole board recommendation of release or progressive move, and the LPPu’s role in achieving this can be clearly identified
• the prisoner has been recalled for breaching his licence conditions.

A prisoner may not be suitable if:

• there are un‐resolvable conflicts with other prisoners or staff at Belmarsh.
• he is better placed on a vulnerable prisoner unit.
• he requires enhanced staffing due to the risk of violence in a secure setting.
• his needs can be better met elsewhere.
• the benefits of being on the LPPu are not clear.
• he requires a drug or alcohol detoxification.
• the home prison establishment is not prepared to accept him back during the first 6 months