SCHEDULEAMENDMENTS TO THE PRISON RULES 1999

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In rule 57 (offences committed by young persons):

a

in paragraph (1), after the words “rule 55”, there shall be inserted the words “or, as the case may be, rule 55A”;

b

in paragraph (1)(b), the words “and the maximum amount shall be 21 days” shall be omitted;

c

in paragraph (1)(c), for the words “7 days” there shall be substituted the words “ten days”;

d

after paragraph (1)(c) there shall be added the following sub-paragraph:

d

the maximum period of removal from his cell or living unit shall be 21 days.

e

in paragraph (2):

i

for the words “section 13 of the Criminal Justice Act 1982” there shall be substituted the words “section 99 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000”;

ii

for the words “continue to have effect as if made pursuant to rule 55” there shall be substituted the words:

  • continue to have effect:

    1. a

      if imposed by a governor, as if made pursuant to rule 55;

    2. b

      if imposed by an adjudicator, as if made pursuant to rule 55A