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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 31ST MAY, 1890.
177. Such prisoners may be permitted, if the accomodation of the Gaol will allow, to work at their respective trades and professions. Those who find their own implements, and are not maintained at the expense of the Prison, shall be allowed to receive the whole of their earnings; but the earnings of such as are furnished with implements, or are maintained at the Prison ex- pense, shall be subject to a deduction, to be de- termined by the Visiting Justices, for the use of implements, and the cost of maintenance.
178. Such prisoners shall be permitted to sec their friends for a quarter of an hour on any week-day, during such hours as are appointed, they may also send and receive letters at all reasonable times, subject to Rule 221.
179.-The place in which such prisoners re- ceive their visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive their visits, if any other suitable place can conveniently be provided.
180.-No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent
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181-Such prisoners shall be subject to any General Rules, except so far as the same are in- consistent with the Special Rules relating to such prisoners.
182. Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.
SPECIAL RULES FOR DEBTORS. 183.-Debtors shall not be required to take a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecesary, or if the Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.
184.-Debtors shall at all times, except when at Chapel or exercise, occupy the cells or rooms assigned to them.
185.-The Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following rules he is authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy him- self that it can be granted without interfering with the security, good order, and government of the Prison and prisoners therein; aud 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, he shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission.
186.-Debtors shall be permitted to supply their own food, on giving due notice beforehand at the time required; but the Superintendent shall not permit such prisoners to receive any prison allowance of food on any day for which they receive or procure food at their own expense.
187.-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 be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.
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188. Any such prisoner shall not during twenty-four hours receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor or cider, or if an adult half a pint of wine.
189.-No such prisoner shall be allowed to sell or transfer any article whatsoever, allowed to be introduced for his use, to any other prisoner.
190. 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 clean- liness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the of health and cleanliness.
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191. The beds of such prisoners shall be made, and the rooms and yards in their occupation shall be swept and cleaned by them every morning. The furniture and utensils appropriated to their use shall be kept clean and neatly arranged by
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192.-Debtors may be permitted to work and follow their respective trades and professions, provided their employment does not interfere with the regulations of the Gaol, and they will be per- mitted to have the whole of their earnings after deducting the cost of any implements which may be supplied to them, and the cost of their main- tenance, if they are maintained at the expense of
the Prison.
193.-No such prisoner shall be compelled to attend any religious service other than his own; but, subject to these provisions, he shall attend Divine Service on Sundays, and on week-days when such service is performed, unless prevented by sickness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reasons.
194 The place in which such prisoners re- ceive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveniently provided.
195.-Debtors shall be permittel to exercise during such periods of the day as the circum- stances of the Prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be permitted, if they prefer it, to associate together in an orderly manner.
196.-Debtors shall be permitted to receive one visit, and also to write and receive one letter in each week, subject to Rule 221; but they may communicate with, and receive visits from their friends and legal advisers at any reasonable hour of the day, for the purpose of arranging the pay- ment of their debts.
197.-Debtors shall also be subject to any General Rules, except so far as the same are in- consistent with the Special Rules relating to debtors.
198.- Debtors shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.
GENERAL RULES.
ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE.
199.-No prisoner shall be admitted to the Gaol unless accompanied by a warrant for his detention.
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