# The Service Custody and Service of Relevant Sentences Rules 2009, Article 58: Separate accommodation

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

(1) So far as reasonably practicable, the commandant shall provide separate accommodation for—
(a) male detainees under sentence of service detention who are to return to their units on completion of sentence;
(b) male detainees under sentence of service detention who are to be dismissed or discharged from Her Majesty’s forces on completion of their sentence;
(c) male detainees held in service custody—
(i) without charge under section 99 of the Act;
(ii) after charge under section 105 of the Act;
(iii) during proceeds of the Court Martial or Service Civilian Court under section 109 of the Act; or
(iv) who have been awarded a relevant sentence under the Act and are awaiting committal to a prison;
(d) female detainees.
(2) The commandant may, subject to such conditions as he thinks fit, permit a woman detainee to have her child under the age of one year with her in MCTC, and everything necessary for the child’s maintenance and care shall be provided.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1096/article/58 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/service-custody-and-service-of-relevant-sentences-rules-2009/article-58
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