1986 Ed.]
Prison Rules
[CAP. 234
A 49
[Subsidiary]
220. The burial of executed prisoners will be carried out by the authorities of the prison where the burial takes place. A register will be kept, showing the position of each grave and the name and date of interment.
221. The property of an executed prisoner will be handed over to his executors, administrators or nearest relative, with the following exceptions-
(a) All letters which have been received by the prisoner, and any papers with his property (other than legal documents, e.g. a will) will be burned immediately after the execution. (b) If an application is received for the clothes in which a person has been executed, the applicant will be informed that clothing worn at the time of execution cannot be given up.
Burials.
Property of executed prisoner.
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PART III
VISITING JUSTICES AND PRISON VISITORS
(1) VISITING JUSTICES
222. (1) Two visiting justices (one official and one unofficial) shall, in company if possible, visit the prison at least once a fortnight, and on such other days as they may be required.
Duty to visit prisons.
L.N. 388/83.
(2) The names of the visiting justices shall be furnished by the Chief Secretary to the Commissioner and the prisons shall be open to them at all reasonable times during their tour of duty, and hostels.
223. Visiting justices shall at the termination of every visit and before they leave a prison record their recommendations in a book provided for the purpose.
224. Visiting justices shall not have any interest in any contract made in respect of any prisons or hostels.
225. Visiting justices shall co-operate with the Commissioner in promoting the efficiency of the service and shall make inquiry into any matter especially referred to them by the Governor.
226. (1) Visiting justices shall ensure that all abuses in connexion with the prison, which come to their knowledge are brought to the notice of the Commissioner immediately.
(2) They shall enter in a book provided for the purpose any statement in respect of abuses brought to their notice with any suggestions or remarks which they may wish to bring to the notice of the Governor as to the state and discipline of the prison.
Duty to record recommendations.
Interest in contracts.
Co-operation with Commissioner.
Duty to report abuses.