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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules amend the Prison Rules 1964, as amended, in two respects.

Rule 2(a) removes the reference to the method of petitioning the Secretary of State in the rule regarding the provision of information to prisoners, consequent upon the introduction of a new requests and complaints procedure.

Rule 2(b) makes new provision for prisoners' requests and complaints regarding their imprisonment. It requires the governor to hear on every day any oral requests and complaints that are made to him and establishes the right to make a request or complaint to the governor or Board of Visitors in writing in confidence.