# The Service Custody and Service of Relevant Sentences Rules 2009, Article 62: Welfare officer

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

The commandant shall appoint a welfare officer and shall afford detainees reasonable opportunities to consult the welfare officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1096/article/62 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/service-custody-and-service-of-relevant-sentences-rules-2009/article-62
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