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complicate these regulations Classification. 219 for location".

expression.

a curious

The classification might begin with males & females : it seems to me too elaborate,

though

it

is right to distinguish between first offenders and

old hands: the distinction between hard labour.

237.

DRAFT.

The separation between the untried and the convicted prisoners is necessary, especially in a gaol like Hong Kong, where proper separation is nearly impossible.

260. It has been already noticed that the weight of the irons should be specified & the object in using them i.e. merely "restraint" and penal servitude ought to be abolished. The real practical distinction being between short sentenced and long sentenced prisoners.

In this rule as in the ordinance boys under 16 are distinguished from adults - while in rule 269, 17 is apparently made the dividing line.

Visits and Communications to prisoners.

rule 230. I cannot quite make out whether there is any rule in England about petitions of prisoners: but from the report of the penal servitude commission it would seem that the practice is or was that a prisoner should not petition the Secretary of State more than once a year.

I should substitute in this rule 'over one year' for 'over two years'.

261. As it stands this rule might apply to males & females, adults and juveniles indiscriminately.

Flogging as a preventive.

261. I would point out that while flogging for prison offences used to be authorized by ordinance (4 of 63) it is now authorized by the regulations under an ordinance (18 of 45 which repeals 4 of 63).

I have suggested on another paper - 14201 - that the proposed regulation giving the Superintendent power to flog on his own responsibility should not be allowed.

266. Classes of labour. There is no tread wheel at Hong Kong - they ought to get one if possible. Next to the tread wheel, the crank is said to be the best form of punishment.

Carrying a weight does not seem desirable; though I have nothing to guide me as to the weight: the shot used in prisons usually weigh either 24 lbs or 32 lbs.

rule 235. They might give 14 day prisoners one hour's exercise - half an hour is very little.

258-259. I think these dietary punishments in prisons are objectionable, but I suppose they are more effectual.

Stone weight of 45 lbs. does

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47 complicate these regulations Classification. 219 for location". expression. a curious The classification might begin with males & females : it seems to me too elaborate, though it is right to distinguish between first offenders and old hands: the distinction between hard labour. 237. DRAFT. The separation between the untried and the convicted prisoners is necessary, especially in a gaol like Hong Kong, where proper separation is nearly impossible. 260. It has been already noticed that the weight of the irons should be specified & the object in using them i.e. merely "restraint" and penal servitude ought to be abolished. The real practical distinction being between short sentenced and long sentenced prisoners. In this rule as in the ordinance boys under 16 are distinguished from adults - while in rule 269, 17 is apparently made the dividing line. Visits and Communications to prisoners. rule 230. I cannot quite make out whether there is any rule in England about petitions of prisoners: but from the report of the penal servitude commission it would seem that the practice is or was that a prisoner should not petition the Secretary of State more than once a year. I should substitute in this rule 'over one year' for 'over two years'. 261. As it stands this rule might apply to males & females, adults and juveniles indiscriminately. Flogging as a preventive. 261. I would point out that while flogging for prison offences used to be authorized by ordinance (4 of 63) it is now authorized by the regulations under an ordinance (18 of 45 which repeals 4 of 63). I have suggested on another paper - 14201 - that the proposed regulation giving the Superintendent power to flog on his own responsibility should not be allowed. 266. Classes of labour. There is no tread wheel at Hong Kong - they ought to get one if possible. Next to the tread wheel, the crank is said to be the best form of punishment. Carrying a weight does not seem desirable; though I have nothing to guide me as to the weight: the shot used in prisons usually weigh either 24 lbs or 32 lbs. rule 235. They might give 14 day prisoners one hour's exercise - half an hour is very little. 258-259. I think these dietary punishments in prisons are objectionable, but I suppose they are more effectual. Stone weight of 45 lbs. does
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complicate these regulations Classification. 219 for location".

expression.

a curious

The classification might begin with males & see rule- females : it seems to me too elaborate,

though

it

is right to distinguish between first offenders and

old hands: the distinction between hard labour.

237.

DRAFT.

The wright

a Thecipes

and the ditet

tunde clear

are necessary, especially in a gaol like Hong Kong, where proper separation is nearly impossible..

260. It has been already noticed that the weight

the irons should be specified & the object in

is the using them i.e. merely

and "restraint"

EN

and penal servitude ought to be abolished the real I quite age The words. practical distinction being between short sentenced the distinction

and long sentenced prisoners.

In this rule as in the ordinance boys under 16 are distinguished from adults - while in rule 269 ele. 17 is apparently made the dividing line

bisits and Communications to prisoners.

rule 230. I cannot quite make out whether there is

rule in England about petitions

any

of prisoners: but from the report of the penal

was

that

a

servitude commission it would seem that the

practice is or

prisoner should not petition the Secretary of State more than once

a year.

I should substitute in this rule over one year'

for over two years'

J

pened scrinted on the amer and her labo make presmer

as a

preventive.

261. As it stands this rule might apply to males

+3

& females, adults and juveniles indiscriminately.

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prison in your "by formul

but it is is decen

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offences used to be authorized by ordinance (4 of

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266. Classes

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if possible. Next to the tread wheel, the crank is said to be the

best form of punishment.

carrying with a

not seem desirable; though I have nothing to guide

me as to the weight: the shot used in prisons I

or 32.

pent a wojth think usually weigh wither 24 lbs

year 5

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rule 235. They might give 14 day prisoners one

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mors

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Stone

weight of 45 lbs. does

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