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Rule 4
1. The Prison Rules 1999 have effect as if amended in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 13.E+W
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
2. In rule 2(1) (interpretation) M1—E+W
(a)after the definition of “convicted prisoner” insert—
““coronavirus” has the meaning given by section 1 of the 2020 Act (meaning of “coronavirus” and related terminology);
“coronavirus period” means the period of time inclusive of a transmission control period and the transition period which follows it;”;
(b)after the definition of “the 2003 Act” insert—
““the 2020 Act” means the Coronavirus Act 2020 M2;
“transition period” means the period F1[F2... starting on the date on which a transmission control period ends] [F3and ending with 24th March 2022];
“transmission control period” has the meaning given by paragraph 5 of Schedule 21 to the 2020 Act.”.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(b) omitted (26.1.2022) by The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/4), rules 1(1), 2(2)
F2Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(b) substituted (26.10.2020) by The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus, etc.) (Amendment) (No. 3) Rules 2020 (S.I. 2020/1077), rules 1, 4(2)
F3Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(b) inserted (26.1.2022) by The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/4), rules 1(1), 2(2)
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
Marginal Citations
M1There are amending instruments but none is relevant.
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Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1 para. 3 omitted (26.10.2020) by virtue of The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus, etc.) (Amendment) (No. 3) Rules 2020 (S.I. 2020/1077), rules 1, 4(3)
4. In rule 14 (special duties of chaplains and prison ministers)—E+W
(a)in paragraph (1), after “shall” insert “ (or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable) ”;
(b)in paragraph (2), after “The chaplain shall” insert “ (or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable) ”;
(c)in paragraph (3), after “The chaplain shall” insert “ (or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable) ”.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
5. In rule 16(1) (religious services), after “The chaplain shall” insert “ (or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable) ”.E+W
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
6. In rule 32 (education)—E+W
(a)in paragraph (2), after “Educational classes shall” insert “ (or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable) ”;
(b)in paragraph (4), after “arrangements shall” insert “ (or during a coronavirus period shall so far as reasonably practicable) ”.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
7. After rule 35(2A) (personal letters and visits) M3 insert—E+W
“(2B) During a coronavirus period, the Secretary of State may, either generally or in a particular case, and for such periods of time as the Secretary of State considers necessary, suspend any entitlement to a visit under paragraph (1), (2)(b) and (2A), if the Secretary of State considers that such a suspension is necessary as a result of the effects, or likely effects, of coronavirus on or in relation to prisoners or the prison and proportionate to what is sought to be achieved.”.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
Marginal Citations
M3Rule 35(2A) was inserted by S.I. 2003/3301.
8. In rule 46(2) (close supervision centres) M4, after “for a period not exceeding one month” insert “ , or, during a coronavirus period, three months, ”.E+W
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
Marginal Citations
M4Rule 46(2) was amended by S.I. 2000/1794.
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Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 1 para. 9 omitted (26.1.2022) by virtue of The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/4), rules 1(1), 2(3)
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Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 1 para. 10 omitted (26.1.2022) by virtue of The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/4), rules 1(1), 2(3)
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Textual Amendments
F7Sch. 1 para. 11 omitted (26.1.2022) by virtue of The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/4), rules 1(1), 2(3)
12. In rule 73 (visitors) M5—E+W
(a)after paragraph (1) insert—
“(1A) During a coronavirus period, the Secretary of State may prohibit visits by all persons or classes of persons to a prison or to a prisoner in a prison for such periods of time as the Secretary of State considers necessary, if the Secretary of State considers that such prohibition is necessary as a result of the effects, or likely effects, of coronavirus on or in relation to prisoners or the prison.”;
(b)in paragraph (2), for “Paragraph (1)” substitute “ Paragraphs (1) and (1A) ”.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 15.5.2020 and ceases to have effect on 25.3.2022, see rule 1(1)(3)
Marginal Citations
M5Rule 73 was amended by S.I. 2000/2641 and S.I. 2008/597.
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Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 1 para. 13 omitted (26.1.2022) by virtue of The Prison and Young Offender Institution (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/4), rules 1(1), 2(3)
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