Article 42 Record and photograph
(1)
A personal record of each prisoner shall be prepared and maintained in such manner as the Secretary of State may direct.
(2)
Every prisoner may be photographed on reception and subsequently, but no copy of the photograph F1or any other personal record shall be given to any person not authorised to receive it.
F2(2A)
In this rule “personal record” may include personal information and biometric records (such as fingerprints or other physical measurements).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in rule 42(2) inserted (18.4.2005) by The Prison (Amendment) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/869), rule 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(a)
- F2
Rule 42(2A) inserted (18.4.2005) by The Prison (Amendment) Rules 2005 (S.I. 2005/869), rule 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(b)