PART 9SECURITY AND CONTROL

Conditions of use of restraints84

1

A prisoner shall not be placed under a restraint–

a

any longer than is necessary; and

b

without prejudice to sub-paragraph (a), for a period of more than 24 hours except with the authority of the Secretary of State.

2

An authority given under paragraph (1) shall–

a

state the grounds for continued use of the restraint and the time during which it may continue to be used; and

b

require the medical officer to visit the prisoner at regular intervals.

3

A restraint–

a

shall be applied in such a manner; and

b

when applied, shall be temporarily removed in such circumstances,

as may be specified in a direction by the Secretary of State.

4

A prisoner who is placed under a restraint shall be visited by an officer at least once in every 15 minutes during the period he is under restraint.

5

The medical officer shall examine a prisoner who is placed under a restraint immediately following–

a

the placing of the restraint; and

b

its removal (other than for a temporary purpose).

6

The Governor shall forthwith–

a

record particulars of every case of a prisoner placed under a restraint; and

b

give notice to the Secretary of State of those particulars.