L.N. 163/77.
1193/90
Offences which
may be punished by caning.
L.N. 163/77.
40193/90
CAP. 225]
Reformatory School Rules
[1977 Ed.
and such punishment may take one of the following forms but no other-
(a) forfeiture of rewards or privileges (including pocket
money), or restriction on recreation;
(b) imposition of additional tasks;
(c) segregation from other detained persons for a period not exceeding 7 days during all or any of the following times-
(i) the time between retiring at night and rising the following morning;
(ii) the time allowed for recreation;
(iii) the time allowed for meals,
as specified in the daily routine maintained under rule 10(1)(a); or
(d)—in the case of male detained persons, caning in accordance
with rule 12A.
(3) The superintendent shall be solely responsible for the punishment of any detained person, which in no case shall be administered by any other detained person, and the superintendent shall record all punishments inflicted in the punishment book kept under rule 6(f).
12A. (1) Caning under rule 12(2)(d) may be awarded only in respect of the following offences against discipline-
(a) escape or attempted escape from a school or aiding or endeavouring to aid the escape of any detained person, whether the escape is actually effected or not;
(b) wilful disfiguration or damage to any part of a school or
any property which is not owned by the offender;
(c) assault;
(d) bullying;
(e) swearing, cursing or using any abusive, insolent, threatening or improper language;
(f) indecency in language, act or gesture.
(2) In the case of an offence under sub-paragraph (d), (e) or (f) of paragraph (1), caning may only be awarded where a formal warning has previously been given to the detained person by the superintendent and recorded in the punishment book.
(3) Where an award of caning is made-
(a) the superintendent shall inform the detained person that he may, within 48 hours, appeal to the Director against the award by giving notice to the superintendent who shall forthwith notify the Director;
(b) the superintendent shall inform the detained person that
he may forgo his right of appeal.