The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2006

Provision of clothing to prisoners

27.—(1) The Governor shall provide suitable clothing for every prisoner where the prisoner has insufficient clothing or does not wish, or is not permitted in terms of rule 25 or rule 26, to wear their own clothing.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), suitable clothing shall mean clothing which–

(a) is of good condition, appearance and fit; and

(b) having regard to the circumstances, is suitable for the health and safety of the prisoner.

(3) Any clothing provided in terms of paragraph (1) shall–

(a) so far as reasonably practicable, be issued by the Governor for use by the prisoner concerned on a personal basis;

(b) where required to be worn by the prisoner on occasions when outwith the prison, not give any indication that the prisoner is such a person; and

(c) be maintained in good repair in accordance with arrangements made by the Governor.

(4) If a medical officer is of the opinion that any article of clothing belonging to, or provided to, a prisoner requires disinfection–

(a) where applicable, any officer may require the prisoner to change out of the article;

(b) the prisoner shall be provided with such clean clothing as is necessary; and

(c) the Governor shall arrange for the disinfection of the relevant article by such process as is necessary.