The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Amendment) Rules 2015

Amendment of the Young Offender Institution Rules 2000

3.—(1) Rule 49 (removal from association) of the Young Offender Institution Rules 2000 is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1), for “accordingly” substitute “for up to 72 hours”.

(3) For paragraph (2)(1) substitute—

“(2) Removal for more than 72 hours may be authorised by the governor in writing who may authorise a further period of removal of up to 14 days.

(2A) Such authority may be renewed for subsequent periods of up to 14 days.

(2B) But the governor must obtain leave from the Secretary of State in writing to authorise removal under paragraph (2A) where the period in total amounts to more than 42 days starting with the date the inmate was removed under paragraph (1).

(2C) The Secretary of State may only grant leave for a maximum period of 42 days, but such leave may be renewed for subsequent periods of up to 42 days by the Secretary of State.”.

(4) In paragraph (3)(2) omit “, and in exercising that discretion the governor must fully consider any recommendation that the inmate resumes association on medical grounds made by a registered medical practitioner or registered nurse working within the young offender institution”.

(5) After paragraph (3) insert—

“(4) In giving authority under paragraphs (2) and (2A) and in exercising the discretion under paragraph (3), the governor must fully consider any recommendation that the inmate resumes association on medical grounds made by a registered medical practitioner or registered nurse working within the young offender institution.”.

(1)

Rule 49(2) was substituted by S.I. 2005/3438.

(2)

Rule 49(3) was substituted by S.I. 2005/3438 and amended by S.I. 2009/3082.