Visits by Members of Parliament, members of the Scottish Parliament and representatives of the European ParliamentS
71.—(1) A prisoner is entitled to receive a visit from a member of Parliament, a member of the Scottish Parliament or a representative of the European Parliament.
(2) A visit to a prisoner by a member of Parliament, a member of the Scottish Parliament or a representative of the European Parliament may take place in such area of the prison and under such conditions as the Governor may specify except that such a visit must take place—
(a)within the sight of an officer; and
(b)outwith the hearing of any officer unless the visitor requests otherwise or the Governor requires otherwise for reasons of security.
(3) A member of Parliament, a member of the Scottish Parliament or a representative of the European Parliament may, with the prisoner's consent, use sound recording equipment to record any interview held with the prisoner.