# The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2011, Article 130: Pre-release preparation


At an appropriate time before a prisoner is released from prison the Governor shall discuss, or arrange with some other person to discuss, with that prisoner the immediate needs or welfare issues of that prisoner upon release.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/331/article/130 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prisons-and-young-offenders-institutions-scotland-rules-2011/article-130
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