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Paragraph 3

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In rule 20 (clothing):

(a)

the following paragraphs shall be substituted for paragraph (1):

“(1)

An unconvicted prisoner may wear clothing of his own if and in so far as it is suitable, tidy and clean, and shall be permitted to arrange for the supply to him from outside prison of sufficient clean clothing:

Provided that, subject to the provisions of rule 38(3) of these Rules:

(a)

he may be required, if and for so long as there are reasonable grounds to believe that there is a serious risk of his attempting to escape, to wear items of clothing which are distinctive by virtue of being specially marked or coloured or both; and

(b)

he may be required, if and for so long as the Secretary of State is of the opinion that he would, if he escaped, be highly dangerous to the public or the police or the security of the State, to wear clothing provided under this rule.

(1A)

Subject to paragraph (1) above, the provisions of this rule shall apply to an unconvicted prisoner as to a convicted prisoner.”; and

(b)

in paragraph (4) after the words “Secretary of State” there shall be inserted the words “or as a privilege under rule 4 of these Rules”.