1964_IMMIGRATION_(VIETNAMESE_BOAT_PEOPLE)_(DETENTION_CENTRES)_RULES — Page 9

1989 Ed.]

Immigration (Vietnamese Boat People) (Detention Centres) Rules

[CAP. 115

M9

[Subsidiary]

27. Visits

Every detainee shall, subject to the orders of the Superintendent, be permitted to be visited by such persons and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Authority.

28. Permitted absences

(1) The Superintendent may, if he sees fit, permit a detainee to be absent from the detention centre for such purpose, during such period and on such terms as the Superintendent may specify.

(2) If a detainee is permitted under subrule (1) to be absent from the detention centre, he shall, while he is so absent, be deemed to continue to be in the legal custody of the Superintendent.

29. Removal of detainee to hospital etc.

(1) Where the Superintendent is satisfied that any detainee requires medical, surgical or dental treatment, such detainee may be removed by or under the direction of the Superintendent to a hospital or other suitable place for the purpose of treatment and may in like manner be taken back to the detention centre.

(2) In any such case the detainee shall be deemed to continue to be in the legal custody of the Superintendent while he is absent from the detention centre.

30. Prohibition of use of mechanical restraints

(1) Mechanical restraints shall not be used except-

(a) to prevent a detainee from injuring himself or others, or damaging property, or creating a disturbance;

(b) to ensure the safe custody of a detainee during removal from a detention centre, when handcuffs may be used; or

(c) under the instructions of the Medical Officer.

(2) When it appears to the Superintendent that it is necessary to place a detainee under mechanical restraint for any of the reasons specified in subrule (1)(a), the Superintendent may order him to be so placed, and notice thereof shall be given to one of the visiting justices and to the Medical Officer.

(3) The Medical Officer on receipt of such notice shall inform the Superintendent whether he concurs in the order, and if he does not, the Superintendent shall act in accordance with any recommendations which he makes.

(4) No detainee shall be kept under mechanical restraint longer than is necessary, or for a longer period than 24 hours unless upon the written order of one of the visiting justices. Such order shall specify the cause thereof and the period during which the detainee may be kept under mechanical restraint.