SCHEDULE
Rule 2
AMENDMENTS TO THE PRISON RULES 1964
1. In rule 3 (classification of prisoners), the following paragraph shall be substituted for paragraph (2):
“2 Unconvicted prisoners:
(a) shall be kept out of contact with convicted prisoners as far as the governor considers this can reasonably be done, unless and to the extent that they have consented to share residential accommodation or participate in any activity with convicted prisoners; and (b) shall under no circumstances be required to share a cell with a convicted prisoner.”.
2. For rule 6 (temporary release) there shall be substituted the following rule:
“Temporary release
6.—(1) The Secretary of State may, in accordance with the other provisions of this rule, release temporarily a prisoner to whom this rule applies.
(2) A prisoner may be released under this rule for any period or periods and subject to any conditions.
(3) A prisoner may only be released under this rule:
(a)
(a) on compassionate grounds or for the purpose of receiving medical treatment;
(b)
(b) to engage in employment or voluntary work;
(c)
(c) to receive instruction or training which cannot reasonably be provided in the prison;
(d)
(d) to enable him to participate in any proceedings before any court, tribunal or inquiry;
(e)
(e) to enable him to consult with his legal adviser in circumstances where it is not reasonably practicable for the consultation to take place in the prison;
(f)
(f) to assist any police officer in any enquiries;
(g)
(g) to facilitate the prisoner’s transfer between prisons;
(h)
(h) to assist him in maintaining family ties or in his transition from prison life to freedom; or
(i)
(i) to enable him to make a visit in the locality of the prison, as a reward for good behaviour or performance.
(4) A prisoner shall not be released under this rule...
