31Determination of placement

31 Determination of placement In determining the placement of a prisoner, varying the placement of a prisoner or developing a sentence plan for a prisoner, a sentence management panel or the Secretary may consider any one or more of the following matters— (a) the prisoner's classification (including any security rating); (b) the length of the prisoner's sentence; (c) the risk of the prisoner escaping, or attempting to escape, from custody; (d) the programmes and other processes the prisoner requires to lower the risk of the prisoner committing a further offence; (e) any risk the prisoner poses to the prisoner's welfare or the welfare of any other person; (f) the prisoner's use of a drug of dependence or alcohol and any treatment undertaken by the prisoner for the abuse of or dependency on a drug of dependence or alcohol; (g) any prison or other relevant institution history; (h) if the prisoner is under the age of 18, the prisoner's age, the best interests of the prisoner and the vulnerability of the prisoner (if reasonably practicable), having regard to— (i) the management, good order or security of the prison; or (ii) the safe custody or welfare of the prisoner; or (iii) the safety or welfare of any person; (i) whether the prisoner has any medical or psychiatric conditions; (j) whether the prisoner has any physical limitations or a disability; (k) the prisoner's cultural background; (l) any relevant issues in relation to the prisoner's family; (m) any sentencing remarks in relation to the prisoner (if applicable); (n) any transitional requirements for the prisoner to re-enter the community (if applicable); (o) any other matter that is relevant to the management, good order or security of the prison and the safe custody and welfare of the prisoner.