Regulation 2 Variation of definition of dwelling

(1)

The definition of dwelling in section 72(2) of the Act is hereby further varied^f1 by including as a dwelling, subject to paragraph (2) below, any lands and heritages or parts thereof–

(a)

which constitute, or form part of, a prison;

(b)

which are used as one or more of the following:–

(i)

a cell (other than a special punishment cell);

(ii)

a common recreational area (other than a sports hall or an uncovered area);

(iii)

a library;

(iv)

a chapel;

(v)

a kitchen;

(vi)

a dining room;

(vii)

toilets;

(viii)

personal washing facilities;

(ix)

a laundry for the exclusive use of prisoners;

(x)

a storage area which is within a cell block and which is used in connection with other premises covered by this sub-paragraph;

(xi)

a corridor linking premises covered by this sub-paragraph; and

(xii)

boiler or plant room which to any extent serves other premises covered by this sub-paragraph; and

(c)

which would, but for the provisions of section 73(1) of the Act–

(i)

be entered separately in the valuation roll; or

(ii)

in the case of parts of lands and heritages, form part of a separate entry in the valuation roll.

(2)

There shall not be included as a dwelling, or part of a dwelling, any kitchen, dining room, toilets or personal washing facilities which are provided for the exclusive use of persons employed in the prison in question.

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Footnotes

f1: The definition of dwelling was previously varied by S.I. 1992/1334 and 2955 and 1993/526.