Article 2

After rule 43 of the Prison Rules 1964^f1 there shall be inserted the following rule:

“Close supervision centres

43A

(1)

Where it appears desirable, for the maintenance of good order or discipline or to ensure the safety of of|fi|cers, prisoners or any other person, that a prisoner should not associate with other prisoners, either generally or for particular purposes, the Secretary of State may direct the prisoner’s removal from association accordingly and his placement in a close supervision centre of a prison.

(2)

A direction given under paragraph 1 of this rule shall be for a period not exceeding one month, but may be renewed from time to time for a like period.

(3)

The Secretary of State may direct that such a prisoner as aforesaid shall resume association with other prisoners, either within a close supervision centre or elsewhere.

(4)

In exercising any discretion under this rule, the Secretary of State shall take account of any relevant medical considerations which are known to him.”.