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The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2006
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Procedure on reception of prisoners
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9.—(1) This rule applies in relation to every prisoner on reception.
(2) Every prisoner shall be searched in accordance with rule 106.
(3) The Governor may deliver–
(a)subject to sub paragraph (b), any prohibited article in the possession of the prisoner to the police; and
(b)any medicines in the possession of the prisoner to a medical officer.
(4) Subject to paragraph (5), every prisoner shall be required by an officer to take a hot bath or shower.
(5) The Governor or a medical officer may direct that a prisoner shall not be required to take a hot bath or shower, in which event he or she shall explain the reasons why to the prisoner concerned.
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