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Article 135 Accommodation of female prisoners' babies

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(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the Governor may permit a female prisoner to have her baby with her in prison, and everything necessary for the baby’s maintenance and care, including a suitable cot, shall be provided by the Governor.

(2)

Subject to any direction by the Scottish Ministers for the purposes of this rule, the Governor may in granting permission under paragraph (1) impose such conditions as the Governor thinks fit.

(3)

A female prisoner who is permitted to have her baby with her in prison may, with the consent of the Governor, arrange, at her expense or at the expense of some other person, for the provision of additional articles or food for the baby’s maintenance or care.