Article 30 Notification of relatives and friends of prisoners suffering serious illness, etc
In the event that a prisoner becomes seriously ill or sustains serious injury or is admitted to a hospital outwith the prison, the Governor shall, where possible, ask the prisoner if any relative or friend of the prisoner or any other person should be informed of the event and–
(a)
in the case of a young offender who is under 18 years of age,–
(i)
if the young offender agrees, the Governor shall notify that person accordingly; or
(ii)
if the young offender does not agree, the Governor may notify that person accordingly; or
(b)
in the case of any other young offender or prisoner, if he agrees, the Governor shall notify that person accordingly.