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Article 59 Visits by procurators fiscal

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(1)

A procurator fiscal or any person authorised by him may, for the purpose of discharging his public duties, visit and examine a prisoner at any reasonable time.

(2)

A visit to a prisoner by a procurator fiscal or any person authorised by him may take place in such area of the prison and under such conditions as the Governor may specify except that such a visit shall take place–

(a)

within the sight of an officer; but

(b)

outwith the hearing of any officer.