# The Prison Rules 1999, Introduction: Introductory text


PRISONS
Made 10th March 1999
Laid before Parliament 11th March 1999
Coming into force 1st April 1999
In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 47 of the Prison Act 1952, I hereby make the following Rules:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/728/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prison-rules-1999/introduction
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