CAP. 234]
[s. 20 cont.]
Appointment and duties
of visiting justices.
40 & 41 Vict. c. 21, ss. 13 and 14.
Reduction of imprisonment
Prisons.
(f) the conditions under which visitors may be allowed
in the prisons;
(g) the classification, diet, clothing, maintenance, employment, discipline, instruction and correction of the prisoners;
(h) the remission of a portion of their sentences;
(i) the granting of gratuities to the prisoners;
(j) all other matters relating to the prisons.
(2) It shall also be lawful for the Governor in Council by such rules to impose any punishment or penalty for the breach of any such rules.
(3) Every such rule may be disallowed by His Majesty.
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21. (1) All prisons shall be visited at least twice a month by justices of the peace appointed by the Governor to be visiting justices for periods to be specified in their appointments.
(2) Such visiting justices shall when visiting prisons, hear any complaints which may be made to them by the prisoners, and shall report on any abuses within the prisons or any repairs that may be required, and shall further take cognizance of any matters of pressing necessity and within the powers of their commission as justices, and do such acts and perform such duties in relation to prisons as they may be required to do or perform by the Governor, but subject to the rules with respect to the duties of visiting justices to be made by the Governor in Council.
on paying of the Supreme
portion of fine.
4 & 5 Geo. 5,
c. 58, s. 3.
37 of 1950, Schedule.
[18
22. (1) Where a term of imprisonment is imposed by
of the Supreme Court in respect of the non-payment of any sum of money, other than a sum of money which is ordered to be paid to any person aggrieved by way of compensation or amends for any injury, damage, or loss to his person or property, then, on payment to the Commissioner or to such person as he may authorize, of any sum in part satisfaction of the sum so adjudged to be paid and of any charges for which the prisoner is liable, the term of imprisonment shall be reduced by a number of days bearing as nearly as possible the same proportion to the total number of days for which the prisoner has been sentenced as the sum so
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CAP. 234]
[s. 20 cont.]
Appointment and duties
of visiting justices.
40 & 41 Vict. c. 21, ss. 13 and 14.
Reduction of imprisonment
Prisons.
(f) the conditions under which visitors may be allowed
in the prisons;
(g) the classification, diet, clothing, maintenance, employment, discipline, instruction and correction of the prisoners;
(h) the remission of a portion of their sentences; (i) the granting of gratuities to the prisoners;
(j) all other matters relating to the prisons.
(2) It shall also be lawful for the Governor in Council by such rules to impose any punishment or penalty for the breach of any such rules.
(3) Every such rule may be disallowed by His Majesty.
[17
21. (1) All prisons shall be visited at least twice a month by justices of the peace appointed by the Governor to be visiting justices for periods to be specified in their appointments.
(2) Such visiting justices shall when visiting prisons. hear any complaints which may be made to them by the prisoners, and shall report on any abuses within the prisons or any repairs that may be required, and shall further take cognizance of any matters of pressing necessity and within the powers of their commission as justices, and do such acts and perform such duties in relation to prisons as they may be required to do or perform by the Governor, but subject to the rules with respect to the duties of visiting justices to be made by the Governor in Council.
on paying of the Supreme
portion of· fine.
4 & 5 Geo. 5,
c. 58, s. 3.
37 of 1950, Schedule.
[18
22. (1) Where a term of imprisonment is imposed by
of the bentored Com Court in respect of the non-payment of any sum of money, other than a sum of money which is ordered to be paid to any person aggrieved by way of compensation or amends for any injury, damage, or loss to his person or property, then, on payment to the Commissioner or to such person as he may authorize, of any sum in part satisfaction of the sum so adjudged to be paid and of any charges for which the prisoner is liable, the term of imprisonment shall be reduced by a number of days bearing as nearly as possible the same proportion to the total number of days for which the prisoner has been sentenced as the sum so
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