Paragraph 9

In rule 56 (Confinement to a cell or room), for paragraph (1) there shall be substituted the following paragraph—

“(1)

When it is proposed to impose a punishment of confinement in a cell or room, the medical officer, or a medical practitioner such as is mentioned in rule 24(3), shall inform the governor whether there are any medical reasons why the inmate should not be so dealt with. The governor shall give effect to any recommendation which may be made under this paragraph.”.