Explanatory note

The Schedule to these Rules amends the Young Offender Institution Rules 2000 as follows.

Paragraph 1 amends rule 2 to include a definition of “fixed-term prisoner”, “health care professional” and “the 2003 Act”. It also clarifies that an award of additional days referred to in the Rules includes an award made under section 257 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (“the 2003 Act”).

Paragraph 2 amends rule 5 in two ways. First, it deletes sub-paragraph (3)(i) with the result that release on temporary licence for the purpose of making local visits can no longer be earned as privilege. Second, it confirms that all sentences being served consecutively or concurrently are to be treated as a single term for the purposes of calculating eligibility and adds various references to relevant provisions of the 2003 Act.

Paragraph 3 amends rule 20 to enable any person deemed by the governor to be competent to inspect and report on food deficiencies.

Paragraph 4 amends rule 21(1) with the effect that medical officers or practitioners are no longer to prescribe intoxicating liquor to inmates.

Paragraph 5 amends rule 27 to enable registered medical practitioners, registered nurses and other health care professionals to work with medical officers in providing health care for inmates.

Paragraph 6 amends rule 28 to enable the relevant medical practitioner to report to the governor on a prisoner’s health.

Paragraph 7 amends rule 49 to provide that the decision to remove an inmate from association rests with the Secretary of State, and to require the governor to consider any recommendation of a registered medical practitioner when considering whether to return an inmate to association.

Paragraph 8 amends rule 51 removing the role of boards of visitors in authorising temporary confinement of an inmate.

Paragraph 9 amends rule 52 so that registered medical practitioners and registered nurses must be involved in assessing whether inmates can be put in restraints.

Paragraph 10 makes an amendment consequential on the amendment to rule 21.

Paragraph 11 amends rule 60A(1)(b) by inserting a reference to “fixed-term prisoner”.

Paragraph 12 amends rule 61 to enable the governor, adjudicator or reviewer to enquire of a registered medical practitioner or registered nurse whether there are medical reasons why confinement in a cell or room is unsuitable.

Paragraph 13 amends rule 65(1A)(b) by inserting a reference to “fixed-term prisoner”.