2.—(1) The Prison Rules 1999(1) 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—
“(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.”.
S.I. 1999/728, amended by S.I. 2008/597; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.