1922 ORDINANCE No. 18 OF 1885 .
Prison.
168. The Visiting Justices or the Superintendent shall, on the application of any
such prisoner, if, having regard to his ordinary habits and condition of life they think
such special provision should be made in respect to him, permit any such prisoner
1. To occupy a suitable room or cell specially fitted for such prisoners , and
furnished with suitable bedding and other articles, in addition to, or
different from those furnished for ordinary cells.
2. To have, at his own cost, the use of private furniture and utensils suitable
to his ordinary habits, to be approved by the Superintendent.
3. To have, on payment of a small sum, to be fixed by the Visiting Justices,
the assistance of some person to be appointed by the Superintendent, to
relieve him in the performance of any unaccustomed tasks or offices.
169. Such prisoner shall be permitted to supply his own food, on giving due
notice beforehand at the time required ; but the Superintendent shall not permit such
prisoner to receive any prison allowance of food at any meal for which he receives or
procures food at his own expense.
170. Articles of food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from
time to time. They shall be inspected by the officers of the prison, and shall be subject
to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury and waste.
171. Any such prisoner shall not during twenty- four hours receive more than one
pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine.
172. Such prisoner shall be permitted to wear his own clothing, provided that it is
sufficient, and is fit for use.
173. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever,
allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.
174. Such prisoner shall not be compelled , either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually
wears his beard, &c. , 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 such
prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and
cleanliness .
175. The beds of such prisoners shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their
occupation shall be swept and cleaned every morning. The furniture and utensils
appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged. Should any such
prisoner object to perform any of these duties, they may be performed for him as
[* Query: Rule provided in rule 164. *
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176. Such prisoner shall be permitted to have supplied to him at his own expense
such books, newspapers, or other means of occupation , other than those furnished by
the prison, as are not, in the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable kind.