Paragraph 5 Communications

In rule 35A (interception of communications)^f1, after paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

The governor may not make arrangements for interception of any communication between a prisoner and

(a)

the prisoner’s legal adviser; or

(b)

any body or organisation with which the Secretary of State has made arrangements for the confidential handling of correspondence,

unless the governor has reasonable cause to believe that the communication is being made with the intention of furthering a criminal purpose and unless authorised by the chief operating officer of the prison service.”