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      • Rule 31 of the Prison Rules 1999 states that a convicted prisoner shall be required to do “useful work” for not more than 10 hours a day, and arrangements shall be made to allow prisoners to work, where possible, outside the cells and in association with one another.
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  8. www.prisonersadvice.org.uk › 2020 › 06Work & Pay in prison - Prisoners' Advice Service

    Rule 31 of the Prison Rules 1999 states that a convicted prisoner shall be required to do “useful work” for not more than 10 hours a day, and arrangements shall be made to allow prisoners to work, where possible, outside the cells and in association with one another.

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    Make sure that you give the prison the correct details as any mistakes may cause delays in you receiving your pay. If you refuse to provide your outside bank details or refuse to set up an outside bank account, you will no longer be allowed to work outside in paid employment.

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