therefore available not only in prison libraries, as it has always been, but prisoners may also purchase their own copy to keep in their cells. CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 36 158. While the sy6tem in Northern Ireland is similar to that in England and Wales, the Scottish system of adjudications does not parallel that in England and Wales. Visiting committees, the Scottish equivalent of boards of visitors, have played no part in the adjudication system since 1986.^ If prison governors, with a maximum power to award 14 days' loss of remission, do not deal with the charge, the matter is referred to the police and ultimately dealt with in court. However, the comprehensive review of the Scottish prison rules referred to in paragraph 77 above will take account of the recommendations of the Home Office Departmental Committee and of the changes which have been made in England and Wales to the code of disciplinary offences. A working group is at present drafting a new manual of guidance for governors on the conduct of adjudications in Scottish prisons. This manual should be available in 1990. Access to prison regulations 159. In England and Wales, prison standing orders are being published in a continuous programme which is expected to be completed by spring 1990. Once published, they too are placed in libraries and are available for purchase by prisoners. The standing order on adjudications in England and Wales has been published for the first time. In Scotland, standing orders are about to be revised. At present, standing order H, which covers communications, is available for purchase by prisoners. Staff discipline 160. All staff working in prisons, remand centres and young offender institutions are subject to the criminal law. Where prima facie evidence exists of a criminal offence against an inmate's person or property, the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the internal rules and procedures of prisons in Scotland, England, and Wales, including the availability of regulations and guidelines to prisoners and staff. It also touches on the differences between the Scottish and English/Welsh systems. Given the focus on prison regulations, adjudications, and staff discipline, it seems likely that the text is related to the administration of justice or law enforcement.

**Category**
Education, Employment