# The Service Custody and Service of Relevant Sentences Rules 2009, Article 53: Cellular confinement

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

Before deciding whether to impose a punishment of cellular confinement, the adjudicator or reviewer (as the case may be) shall enquire of a medical officer as to whether there are any medical reasons why the punishment is unsuitable and shall take this advice into account when making his decision.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1096/article/53 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/service-custody-and-service-of-relevant-sentences-rules-2009/article-53
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