PART 15TEMPORARY RELEASE
F1Extension of certain periods of temporary release136A
1
Where the Governor considers it appropriate to do so, the Governor may, before the expiry of a period of relevant temporary release, apply to the Scottish Minsters to extend the period of relevant temporary release in accordance with this rule.
2
The Scottish Ministers may—
a
on an application of a Governor made under paragraph (1); and
b
where they are satisfied that it is appropriate to do so,
allow the period of relevant temporary release to be extended by a period of no more than seven days.
3
Where a period of relevant temporary release has been extended by the Scottish Ministers under paragraph (2), the period of extension is to be taken as a period of relevant temporary release for the purposes of this rule.
4
In this rule “relevant temporary release” means unescorted release for health reasons as defined in rule 136.