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From: Helen Nickols <94117270+helennickols@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2025 16:31:46 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] docs: Add PNC entry to style guide and updates page (#1065)
* docs: Add PNC entry to style guide and updates page
* docs: add link to style guide updates
* docs: change content to last updated
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Co-authored-by: Murray Lippiatt New and updated entries in the MoJ content style guide.
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diff --git a/docs/content-standards/style-guide.md b/docs/content-standards/style-guide.md
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--- a/docs/content-standards/style-guide.md
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@@ -14,6 +14,17 @@ eleventyNavigation:
This content style guide applies to services and guidance at MoJ. It should be used alongside the style guide on GOV.UK.
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- non-associations
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updated to include 'non-association markers'.13 December 2024
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- probation practitioner
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updated to add reference to ‘prison offender manager (POM)’.13 December 2024
+ PNC number
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New entry9 January 2025
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times
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updated to give guidance on services in DPS used by both prison and probation staff.27 November 2024
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+First published: 18 December 2024 +
+ ++Last updated: 9 January 2025 +
+ + {% accordion "style-guide" %} {% accordionSection "A" %} @@ -324,6 +335,10 @@ It is often written as pin or Pin in prisons, but PIN is the correct format. Always use 'preferred name', not 'working name' as it's called in NOMIS. +### PNC number + +An identity number assigned to a person in the Police National Computer (PNC). Use ‘PNC number’. This is more well known than the full version. + ### prison number Always use ‘prison number’ when referring to the unique number given to someone when they arrive at prison. This term is widely used and understood by staff in prisons. It may need explaining in content or services for the public.