PART 7PRIVILEGES AND PRISONERS' PERSONAL PROPERTY
Privileges45.
(1)
The Governor must establish, a system of privileges for the prisoners detained in the prison.
(2)
The system of privileges may contain different provision for—
(a)
different categories of prisoners; and
(b)
prisoners detained in specific parts of the prison.
(3)
A system of privileges established under paragraph (1) may include provision in relation to—
(a)
the items of property which the Governor may, in terms of rule 47, allow a prisoner to have in the prisoner's cell or room;
(b)
the arrangements whereby a prisoner may purchase items within, or outwith, the prison;
(c)
the use of recreational and library facilities, or the participation in recreational activities organised by virtue of rule 88;
(d)
the arrangements whereby a prisoner may have F1a nicotine vapour product in his or her possession;
(e)
the circumstances in which privileges may be withdrawn from a prisoner other than as a punishment imposed under rule 114(1)(b) for a breach of discipline; and
(f)
any other matter as may be specified in a direction made by the Scottish Ministers under this rule.
(4)
A system of privileges established under paragraph (1) cannot—
(a)
prejudice or derogate from any entitlement or right of a prisoner which is specified in any provision of these Rules, or in any direction made under these Rules,
(b)
provide that any entitlement or right of a prisoner under these Rules or under a direction made under these Rules, is to be regarded as a privilege granted by virtue of this rule; or
(c)
provide that any entitlement or right of a prisoner under these Rules or under a direction made under these Rules, is capable of being forfeited under rule 114(1)(b).
(5)
The Governor must ensure that every prisoner is provided with information, in a manner which enables the prisoner to understand it, in relation to—
(a)
the application to the prisoner of the system of privileges established under this rule; and
(b)
the circumstances in which privileges may be withdrawn.
(6)
The Governor must give reasons to a prisoner where the Governor takes a decision to—
(a)
withdraw any privilege enjoyed by the prisoner; or
(b)
refuse to grant to the prisoner a privilege which is enjoyed by any other prisoner.