1922
[*Query: Rule 168. 3.3
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 provided in rule 164.*
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.
1922
[*Query: Rule 168. 3.3
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 provided in rule 164.*
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.
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