138Exemptions for emergency

138 Exemptions for emergency (1) If there is an emergency within a prison that results in a substantial disruption or disturbance, the Secretary may, by instrument— (a) grant an exemption from any provision of these Regulations; and (b) impose conditions subject to which the exemption is granted; and (c) vary or revoke the exemption. (2) An exemption under subregulation (1) ceases to apply on whichever is the earliest of— (a) the day on which the exemption is revoked by the Secretary; or (b) the day on which the emergency within the prison that results in a substantial disruption or disturbance within the prison ceases to affect the prison.