180. The Visiting Justices or Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules they are authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy themselves that it can be granted without interfering with the security, good order and government of the prison and prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any misconduct, the Visiting Justices shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission, and in the like circumstances the Superintendent may withdraw or suspend the same when it has been granted by himself, or suspend it when it has been granted by the Visiting Justices if the case is urgent, provided he report the case as soon as possible.
181. 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 prisoner, 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, subject to the approval of 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.
182. 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 on any day on which he receives or procures food at his own expense.
183. Such food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to prevent luxury and waste.
184. 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, and such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is received.
185. Such prisoner shall be permitted to wear his own clothing, provided that it is sufficient and is fit for use.
186. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.
187. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows hair on his face, 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...
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180. The Visiting Justices or Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules they are authorised or required. to grant, shall satisfy themselves that it can be granted without interfering with the security good order and government of the prison and prisoners therein; and if, after it has been granted, its continuance seems likely to cause any such interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty of any mis- conduct, the Visiting. Justices shall have power to suspend or withdraw such. permission, and in the like circumstances the Superintendent may with- draw or suspend the same when it has been granted by himself, or suspend it when it has been granted by the Visiting Justices if the case is urgent, provided he report the case as soon as. possible.
181. The Visiting Justices or the Superin- tendent 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 prisoner, 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, subject to the approval of 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.
182. Such prisoner shall be permitted to supply his own food, on giving due notice before- hand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoner to receive any prison allowance of food on any day on which he receives or procures food at his own expense.
188. Such food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the prison, and shall be subject to such restrictions. as may be necessary to prevent luxury and waste. 184. 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, and such liquor, cider or wine shall be con- sumed on the day it is received.
185. Such prisoner shall be permitted to wear his own clothing, provided that it is sufficient and is fit for use.
186. No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner. 187. Such prisoner shall not be compelled either to have his hair cut, or, if he usually grows bair on his face, to shave, except on account of vermin or dirt, or when the Medical Officer deems it necessary on the ground of health and clean- liness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be
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