Amendment of the Prison Rules 19992

1

The Prison Rules 19992 are amended as follows.

2

In rule 2(1) (interpretation), after the definition of “convicted prisoner”, insert—

  • “electronic cigarette” means a product that can be used for the consumption of nicotine-containing vapour via a mouth piece, or any component of that product, including a cartridge, a tank, and the device without cartridge or tank (regardless of whether the product is disposable or refillable by means of a refill cartridge and a tank, or rechargeable with single use cartridges).”

3

In rule 8 (privileges)—

a

in paragraph (1), omit “approved by the Secretary of State and”, and

b

in paragraphs (2) and (3), for “approved” substitute “established”.

4

For rule 25(2) (alcohol and tobacco), substitute the following—

5

2

No prisoner shall be allowed to smoke or to have any tobacco, except in accordance with any directions of the Secretary of State.

6

In rule 70A (List C Articles), after paragraph (j) insert—

k

electronic cigarettes;

l

matches;

m

lighters.