Directions for the transfer of prisoners to hospital
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7A transfer direction may be given under section 47(1) or 48(1) (removal of prisoners to hospital) if the Secretary of State—
(a)is satisfied that complying with the requirement under that provision for reports from at least two registered medical practitioners is impractical or would involve undesirable delay, and
(b)is satisfied of the matters mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) of that provision by a report from one registered medical practitioner,
and any other conditions for the exercise of the power are met.