PART 8COMMUNICATIONS
PRISONERS’ CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
Communication by telephone62
1
A prisoner is entitled to the use of a telephone, subject to the provisions of paragraphs (2) and (3).
2
A prisoner’s use of a telephone is subject to the provisions of any direction which the Scottish Ministers may make in relation to—
a
the groups or categories of prisoners who may have the use of a telephone;
b
the times of day and circumstances in which a telephone may be available for use;
c
the conditions applicable to the use of such a telephone;
d
the logging, monitoring and recording by any means by any person authorised by the Governor of telephone calls made by a prisoner.
3
An officer may refuse to allow a prisoner to have the use of a telephone or restrict a prisoner’s use of a telephone—
a
by virtue of the provisions of any direction as mentioned in paragraph (2); or
b
in accordance with rule 60.
4
Where an officer refuses or restricts a prisoner’s use of a telephone in terms of paragraph (3), the officer must inform the prisoner of the reasons for that decision and, where a request is made by the prisoner, such reasons must be given in writing.