Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 6, line 16, after "force" to insert "at a material time".

We tabled this amendment because the definition of "prison rules" is somewhat flawed in that it applies only to rules in force. Thus, if new rules were made repealing old rules the old rules would no longer be in force and would not be prison rules for the purpose of any ongoing disciplinary proceedings for the appeal tribunal. I would like to hear the Minister's comments on that.