The Prison (Governor’s and Adjudicators’ Punishments) (Amendment) Rules 2026
These Rules amend the Prison Rules 1999 (S.I. 1999/728) by extending the punishments available to a governor and to an adjudicator following a finding of guilt for an offence against discipline listed in Prison Rule 51.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
17 Jun 2026
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Comes into force
02 Sept 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by section 47(1) of the Prison Act 1952.
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