SCHEDULE 1Modification of the Prison Rules 1999
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The Prison Rules 1999 have effect as if amended in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 13.
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In rule 2(1) (interpretation) M1—
a
after the definition of “convicted prisoner” insert—
“coronavirus” has the meaning given by section 1 of the 2020 Act (meaning of “coronavirus” and related terminology);
“coronavirus period” means the period of time inclusive of a transmission control period and the transition period which follows it;
b
after the definition of “the 2003 Act” insert—
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In rule 14 (special duties of chaplains and prison ministers)—
a
in paragraph (1), after “shall” insert “
(or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable)
”
;
b
in paragraph (2), after “The chaplain shall” insert “
(or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable)
”
;
c
in paragraph (3), after “The chaplain shall” insert “
(or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable)
”
.
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In rule 16(1) (religious services), after “The chaplain shall” insert “
(or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable)
”
.
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In rule 32 (education)—
a
in paragraph (2), after “Educational classes shall” insert “
(or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable)
”
;
b
in paragraph (4), after “arrangements shall” insert “
(or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable)
”
.
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After rule 35(2A) (personal letters and visits) M3 insert—
2B
During a coronavirus period, the Secretary of State may, either generally or in a particular case, and for such periods of time as the Secretary of State considers necessary, suspend any entitlement to a visit under paragraph (1), (2)(b) and (2A), if the Secretary of State considers that such a suspension is necessary as a result of the effects, or likely effects, of coronavirus on or in relation to prisoners or the prison and proportionate to what is sought to be achieved.
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In rule 46(2) (close supervision centres) M4, after “for a period not exceeding one month” insert “
, or, during a coronavirus period, three months,
”
.
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In rule 73 (visitors) M5—
a
after paragraph (1) insert—
1A
During a coronavirus period, the Secretary of State may prohibit visits by all persons or classes of persons to a prison or to a prisoner in a prison for such periods of time as the Secretary of State considers necessary, if the Secretary of State considers that such prohibition is necessary as a result of the effects, or likely effects, of coronavirus on or in relation to prisoners or the prison.
b
in paragraph (2), for “Paragraph (1)” substitute “
Paragraphs (1) and (1A)
”
.
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