88A.—(1) For the duration of a coronavirus outbreak, rule 88 has effect subject to the following modifications.
(2) In paragraph (1), for “The Governor” substitute “Subject to paragraph (4), the Governor”.
(3) After paragraph (3), insert—
“(4) Where the Governor considers it necessary and proportionate in response to the effects coronavirus is having, or is likely to have, on or in relation to the prison, the Governor may—
(a)suspend all recreational activity within the prison; or
(b)suspend some recreational activities within the prison.
(5) The Governor must regularly review any suspension of recreational activity ordered under paragraph (4) to assess whether it remains necessary and proportionate in response to the effects coronavirus is having, or is likely to have, on or in relation to the prison.”.]
Textual Amendments
F1Rule 88A inserted (7.4.2020 at 2.15 p.m.) by The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/122), rules 1, 2(16)