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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH MARCH, 1899.
195. A prisoner for debt shall be allowed to Clothing.
wear his own clothes if sufficient and fit for use. He may procure for himself, or receive at proper hours, such articles of clothing as the Assistant Superintendent may approve.
196. When a prisoner for debt is allowed to Disinfection wear his own clothing in prison the Medical of clothing. Officer may, for the purpose of preventing the introduction or spread of infectious disease, order that the clothing be disinfected as speedily us possible, and during the process of disinfection the prisoner may be allowed to wear the prison clothing.
197. Prisoners for debt shall be allowed to Smoking. sinoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.
198. No prisoner for debt shall be allowed to Prohibition sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed of sale. so be introduced for their
use, to any other person.
CLEANLINESS.
199. A prisoner for debt shall not be compel- Hair cutting. led either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually wears his beard, etc., to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and cleanliness, and the hair of the prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the pur-
pose of health and cleanliness.
rooms.
200. The beds of prisoners for debt shall be cleaning of made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by them every morning. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged by them.
EMPLOYMENT.
201. Prisoners for debt may be permitted to Employment. work and may follow their respective trades and professions, provided their employment does not interfere with the rules and regulations of the prison, and they shall be allowed to receive the whole of their earnings, after deducting the cost of any implements which may be supplied to them, and the cost of their maintenance if they are maintained at the expense of the prison.
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VISITS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
202.-(1.) Prisoners for debt shall be per- Visits and mitted to receive one visit, and also to write and communica- receive one letter in each week, and they may tions. communicate with and receive visits from their friends and legal advisers, at any reasonable hour of the day, for the purpose of arranging the payment of their debts.
(2.) The place in which prisoners for debt receive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveniently provided.
association.
203. Prisoners for debt shall be permitted to Exercise in exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances of the prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be permitted, if they prefer it, to associate together in an orderly
manner.
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