# The Prison Rules 1999, Article 21: Special illnesses and conditions


(1) A registered medical practitioner working within the prison shall report to the governor on the case of any prisoner whose health is likely to be injuriously affected by continued imprisonment or any conditions of imprisonment. The governor shall send the report to the Secretary of State without delay, together with his own recommendations.
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/728/article/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prison-rules-1999/article-21
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