# The Young Offender Institution Rules 1988, Article 4: Classification of inmates


Inmates may be classified, in accordance with any directions of the Secretary of State, taking into account their ages, characters and circumstances.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1422/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/young-offender-institution-rules-1988/article-4
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