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Section 7C Appointment of independent prison monitorsF1

(1)

Subject to subsections (2) and (3), independent prison monitors are to be appointed on such terms and conditions as the Chief Inspector may determine.

(2)

A person who has been appointed as an independent prison monitor may be re-appointed for further periods.

(3)

A person may not be an independent prison monitor for a period (whether or not consecutive) of more than 9 years.

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F1

Ss. 7A-7G inserted (31.8.2015) by The Public Services Reform (Inspection and Monitoring of Prisons) (Scotland) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/39), arts. 1, 2(4) (with art. 5)