HC Deb 19 October 1972 vol 843 c110W
Mr. Carter-Jones

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the normal length of time for segregating a prisoner under Prison Rule 43; what special appeal procedure there is under Rule 43; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Carlisle

Removal from association under this rule for more than 24 hours must be authorised by a member of the board of visitors or by the Secretary of State. Removal for longer than a month requires further authority. The period of removal varies. The prisoner is seen daily by the governor and medical officer, and may at any time make representations against his removal.