SCHEDULE 1Amendment of the Prison Rules 1999

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In rule 55B5(review of adjudicator’s punishment)—

1

In paragraph (2)—

a

for “Where a punishment is imposed by an adjudicator under rule 55A(1)” substitute “Where an adjudicator imposes a punishment under rule 55A(1), a compensation requirement under rule 55AB(2) or both”;

b

after “receipt of the punishment” insert “or the imposition of the compensation requirement, whichever is later”.

2

For paragraph (4) substitute—

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The review may be of the punishment, the compensation requirement or both (whether or not the prisoner requested a review of both) but must not be a review of the finding of guilt under rule 55A.

3

In paragraph (5)—

a

for “punishment imposed” substitute “imposition of the punishment, the compensation requirement or both”;

b

after “he may” insert “do such of the following as he considers appropriate”;

c

in sub-paragraph (b) omit “or”;

d

after sub-paragraph (c) insert—

d

reduce the amount of the compensation requirement.