1924
[* See Rule 158.]
ORDINANCE No. 18 of 1885.
Prison.
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 as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.
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 cleanliness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.
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 them.
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 permitted 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 maintenance, 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 receive 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 permitted to exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances 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 payment of their debts.
197. Debtors shall also be subject to any general rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the special rules relating to debtors.
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198. Debtors shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.
1924
[* See Rule 158.]
ORDINANCE No. 18 or 1885.
Prison.
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 as may be necessary to prevent luxury or waste.
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 cleanliness, and the hair of such prisoner shall not be cut closer than may be necessary for the purpose of health and cleanliness.
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 them.
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 permitted 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.
198. 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 Sun- days, 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 receive visits shall not be the same as that in which criminal prisoners receive visits, if any other suitable place can be conveni- ently provided.
195. Debtors shall be permitted to exercise during such periods of the day as the circumstances of the prison will allow, and during the same periods they shall be per- mitted, 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 payment of their debts.
197. Debtors shall also be subject to any general rules, except so far as the same are inconsistent with the special rules relating to debtors.
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198. Debtors shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be laid down by the Superintendent.
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