The Secure Training Centre Rules 1998

Statement of purpose

3.—(1) The aims of a centre shall be—

(a) to accommodate trainees in a safe environment within secure conditions; and

(b) to help trainees prepare for their return to the outside community.

(2) The aim mentioned in paragraph (1)(b) above shall be achieved, in particular, by—

(a) providing a positive regime offering high standards of education and training;

(b) establishing a programme designed to tackle the offending behaviour of each trainee and to assist in his development;

(c) fostering links between the trainee and the outside community; and

(d) co-operating with the services responsible for the trainee’s supervision after release.

(3) A statement of the aims mentioned in paragraph (1) above and how they are to be achieved shall be prepared and displayed in each centre and shall be made available on request—

(a) to trainees;

(b) to any person visiting the centre; and

(c) to any person inspecting the centre.