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Rule 47 (Temporary confinement)

20.—(1) Rule 47 (temporary confinement) shall be amended as follows.

(2) At the end of the heading insert “for refractory or violent prisoners”.

(3) In paragraph (1) for “protected room” substitute “observation cell.”.

(4) In paragraph (2) for “the medical officer” in each place where it appears substitute “an appropriate health care professional” and for “protected room” substitute “observation cell”.

(5) After paragraph (2) insert the following —

(2A) The governor shall consult with a registered general practitioner or the health care manager in relation to the intended removal of any prisoner to an observation cell..

(6) Paragraph (3) is omitted.

(7) In paragraph (5) for “protected room” substitute “observation cell” and for “the medical officer” substitute “an appropriate health care professional”.