PART 2RECEPTION, RECORDS, CATEGORISATION AND ALLOCATION

Procedure on reception of prisoners9

1

This rule applies to every prisoner on reception.

2

Every prisoner must be searched in accordance with rule 92.

3

The Governor may in the course of, or following, a search under paragraph (2)—

a

deal with any prohibited article in the possession of the prisoner in accordance with rule 104; and

b

deliver any medicines and medical appliances in the possession of the prisoner to a healthcare professional.

4

An officer may—

a

order that a prisoner must take a shower or a bath; or

b

on the advice of a healthcare professional, order that a prisoner must not take a shower or bath.