1.—(1) These Rules may be cited as the Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2022 and come into force on 26th January 2022.
(2) These Rules extend to England and Wales.
2.—(1) Schedule 1 to the Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2020(1) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2(b), in the definition of “transition period”, remove “of three months” and insert “and ending with 24th March 2022” after “control period ends”.
(3) Omit paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13.
3.—(1) Schedule 2 to the Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2020 is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph 2(b), in the definition of “transition period”, remove “of three months” and insert “and ending with 24th March 2022” after “control period ends”.
(3) Omit paragraphs 11, 12, 13 and 15.
Victoria Atkins
Minister of State
Ministry of Justice
4th January 2022