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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH MAY, 1899.

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Special cells.

Separation from criminal prisoners.

Privileges which may be allowed

170. Every misdemeanant of the first class shall be searched only by an officer specially appointed for the purpose.

171.-(1.) A misdemeanant of the first class shall be placed, as soon as possible after reception, in a cell appropriated to prisoners of his class, unless there is reason to believe that he is suffering from some infectious disease, in which case he shall be detained in a reception cell till he can be seen by the Medical Officer.

(2.) A misdemeanant of the first class shall at all times, except when at chapel or exercise, occupy the room or cell assigned to him.

172. A misdemeanant of the first class shall not be placed in association, or at exercise, with criminal prisoners.

173. The Visiting Justices or the Superin- tendent may, on the application of any mis- by Visiting demeanant of the first class 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-

Justices or

Superintend-

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Supply of food.

Restrictions

on supply of food,

Restrictions

as to articles of drink.

Smoking.

Clothing,

Disinfection

of clothing.

1. To occupy a suitable room or cell special- ly fitted for such prisoners, and fur- nished with suitable bedding and other articles, in addition to or different from those furnished for ordinary cells. 2. To have, at their own cost, the use of private furniture and utensils suitable to their 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 ap- pointed by the Superintendent, to relieve him in the performance of any unaccus- tomed tasks or offices.

FOOD AND CLOTHING.

174. A misdemeanant of the first class shall be permitted by the Assistant Superintendent to supply his own food, on giving due notice be- forehand at the time required; but shall not be permitted to receive any prison allowance of food at any meal for which he receives or procurės food at his own expense.

175. Articles of food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from time to time for the purpose, and 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.

176. A misdemeanant of the first class shall not during any period of twenty-four hours re- ceive more than one pint of malt liquor, ferment- ed liquor or cider, or, if an adult, half a pint of wine.

177. A misdemeanant of the first class shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.

178. A misdemeanant of the first class shal be permitted to wear his own clothing, provided that it is sufficient and fit for use.

179. When a misdemeanant of the first di- vision is allowed to wear his own clothing in prison, the Medical Officer may, for the purpose