# The Service Custody and Service of Relevant Sentences Rules 2009, Article 33: Temporary release

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The commandant of a service custody premises may temporarily release a detainee serving a sentence of service detention.
(2) Such a detainee may be released under this rule subject to such conditions as the commandant considers appropriate.
(3) The circumstances in which such a detainee may be released under this rule are—
(a) on compassionate grounds;
(b) for the purpose of receiving medical treatment;
(c) to receive instruction or training;
(d) to enable him to participate in any proceedings before any court, tribunal or inquiry;
(e) to assist any police constable or service policeman in any enquiries;
(f) to enable him to consult his legal representative in circumstances where it is not reasonably practicable for the consultation to take place in service custody premises;
(g) to facilitate the transfer of the detainee between service custody premises or between service custody premises and a civilian prison;
(h) as a privilege under rule 60.
(4) The commandant may recall a detainee released under this rule at any time.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1096/article/33 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/service-custody-and-service-of-relevant-sentences-rules-2009/article-33
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