The PGA was placed on the register of Trade Unions on 6 November 1987 (No. 639T).
On 28 July 1988 the Certification Officer under the Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1974 issued the Prison Governors Association with a Certificate of Independence. The status of the Prison Governors Association is that of an independent registered Trade Union.
Our Association exists to represent the interests of its membership and promote and support continuous improvement within the criminal justice system.
We have a number of aims which can be read in our manifesto.
Furthermore, you can read more information about our principles in our Rules and Constitution, which can be found here.
We would welcome your membership. If you would like further information, please click here.
Please see below a link to a Prison Governors’ Association (PGA) Press Release dated 3 September 2024 regarding the announcement by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons concerning an Urgent Notification of HMP Rochester. Link: PGA PRESS RELEASE – 3 Sep 2024 – UN HMP Rochester
Please see below a link to PGA Bulletin 894: Link: Bulletin 894
Please see below a link to the latest PGA Press Release (dated 6 August 2024) concerning the HM Inspectorate of Prisons report on HMP Wandsworth. Link: PGA PRESS RELEASE – 6 August 2024 – HMP Wandsworth
Please see below a link to a PGA Press Release dated 18 July 2024 regarding capacity and overcrowding: It’s been the only game in town for HMPPS. Link: PGA PRESS RELEASE – 18 July 2024 – Capacity and Overcrowding
Please see below a link to a PGA Press Release dated 11 July 2024 regarding our response to the Government’s action around the prison capacity crisis. Link to Press Release: PGA PRESS RELEASE – 11 July 2024 – Response to HM Government’s Action Concerning the Capacity Crisis
Please see below a link to a PGA Press Release dated 25 June 2024 regarding a letter to UK Political Party Leaders and the aforementioned letter. Link to Press Release: PGA PRESS RELEASE – 25 June 2024 – Open Letter to Party Leaders Link to Letter: PGA Letter to Party Leaders 250624
Please see below a link to a PGA Press Release dated 28 May 2024 regarding prison capacity. Link: PGA PRESS RELEASE – 28 May 2024 – Prison Capacity
Please see below a link to a letter the PGA has written to the Lord Chancellor, the Rt Hon Alex Chalk KC MP, regarding the ongoing prison overcrowding crisis (dated 24 May 2024). Link: Lord Chancellor SoS Justice Letter Overcrowding 240524
Please find below a link to the PGA Press Release dated 22 May 2024, regarding prison spaces and guidance to pause the arresting of some people. Many thanks PGA NEC Link: PGA PRESS RELEASE – 22 May 2024 – Overcrowding and Guidance to Police