4 Interpretation.

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In the application of this Act to a contracted out prison—

a

any reference to the governor shall be construed as a reference to the director; and

b

the reference to the Secretary of State in section 1 above shall be construed as a reference to the person running the prison.

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In the application of this Act to England and Wales—

  • “contracted out prison” has the meaning given by section 92(1) of the M1Criminal Justice Act 1991;

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by prison rules;

  • “prisoner” includes a prisoner on temporary release and a person required to be detained in a young offender institution F1or remand centre;

  • “prison rules” means rules made under section 47 of the M2Prison Act 1952.

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In the application of this Act to Scotland—

  • “contracted out prison” has the meaning given by section 106(4) of the M3Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994;

  • “prescribed” means prescribed by prison rules;

  • “prisoner” includes a prisoner on temporary release and a person required to be detained in a young offenders institution or remand centre;

  • “prison rules” means rules made under section 39 of the M4Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989.