SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12Related amendments

Prison Act 1952 (c. 52)

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Schedule A1 to the Prison Act 1952 (further provision about Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons) is amended as follows.

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In paragraph 2(2) (duty to consult on inspection programme or inspection framework) omit paragraph (h) (the Audit Commission).

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In paragraph 3(2) (power to prevent inspection by other person or body) omit paragraph (e) (the Audit Commission).

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In paragraph 4 (duty to co-operate) omit paragraph (h) (the Audit Commission).

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In paragraph 6 (assistance for other public authorities)—

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after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

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The Chief Inspector may do anything the Chief Inspector thinks appropriate to facilitate the carrying out of an inspection under section 10 of the Local Government Act 1999 (inspection of best value authorities).

b

for sub-paragraph (2) substitute—

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Anything done under this paragraph may be done on such terms (including terms as to payment) as the Chief Inspector thinks fit.