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1986 Ed.]
Prison Rules
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112. The Chief Officer shall take care that every prisoner on admission is strictly searched and that all knives, weapons, instruments, money, dangerous drug within the meaning of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, tobacco or anything prohibited by law, or by the Superintendent's orders, or which is likely to facilitate escape, or which is, in the opinion of the Superintendent, objectionable, are taken away from him.
113. The Chief Officer shall ensure that the officer in charge of the reception of prisoners records in the register provided for that purpose the name, age, height, weight, features, particular marks and general appearance of every prisoner on admission, with such other measurements and particulars as may be required.
114. (1) The Chief Officer shall cause to be recorded in a book provided for that purpose the particulars of all articles, including clothing, and other effects, taken from prisoners and all such other things as may be sent in from time to time on their account, together with the dates of their receipt and restoration.
(2) The Chief Officer shall keep all such articles and things in a suitable place to be provided for that purpose, and shall restore them to the prisoners on their discharge, except articles which he has found necessary to destroy, or such money, or such property as the Superintendent may deem fit to confiscate, or to allow prisoners to have to assist them in their defence on their trial.
115. The Chief Officer shall cause all the prisoners to be counted 5 times a day, and shall satisfy himself that the number is correct.
116. The Chief Officer shall---
(a) make daily inspection of every part of the prison and ensure its cleanliness and good order;
(b) ensure the effectiveness of the measures of security employed in the yards and other places;
(c) pay special attention to prisoners under punishment;
(d) ensure that every prisoner who wishes to see the Superintendent is given an opportunity to do so;
(e) ensure that ladders, planks, ropes, chains and anything likely to facilitate escape are not left exposed in the yards;
(f) frequently visit the workshops, yards and corridors to ensure that prisoners are kept at their work;
(g) at intervals not exceeding 7 days visit the wards at night without previous notice to ensure that the officers on duty are on the alert;
(h) diligently observe the behaviour of all officers to ensure that they adhere strictly to these rules and the orders of the Commissioner;
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[Subsidiary]
Duty to search prisoners. L.N. 242/83. (Cap. 134.)
Duty to ensure recording of particulars on admission of prisoners.
Duty to record particulars of prisoners' property.
Duty to count prisoners. L.N. 353/81.
Miscellaneous duties.
L.N. 353/81.
31 of 1983, s. 8.
31 of 1983, s. 8.
J
1986 Ed.]
Prison Rules
[CAP. 234
112. The Chief Officer shall take care that every prisoner on admission is strictly searched and that all knives, weapons, instru- ments, money, dangerous drug within the meaning of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, tobacco or anything prohibited by law, or by the Superintendent's orders, or which is likely to facilitate escape, or which is, in the opinion of the Superintendent, objectionable, are taken away from him.
113. The Chief Officer shall ensure that the officer in charge of the reception of prisoners records in the register provided for that purpose the name, age, height, weight, features, particular marks and general appearance of every prisoner on admission, with such other measurements and particulars as may be required.
114. (1) The Chief Officer shall cause to be recorded in a book provided for that purpose the particulars of all articles, including clothing, and other effects, taken from prisoners and all such other things as may be sent in from time to time on their account, together with the dates of their receipt and restoration.
(2) The Chief Officer shall keep all such articles and things in a suitable place to be provided for that purpose, and shall restore them to the prisoners on their discharge, except articles which he has found necessary to destroy, or such money, or such property as the Superintendent may deem fit to confiscate, or to allow prisoners to have to assist them in their defence on their trial.
115. The Chief Officer shall cause all the prisoners to be counted 5 times a day, and shall satisfy himself that the number is correct.
116. The Chief Officer shall---
(a) make daily inspection of every part of the prison and
ensure its cleanliness and good order;
(b) ensure the effectiveness of the measures of security em-
ployed in the yards and other places;
(c) pay special attention to prisoners under punishment; (d) ensure that every prisoner who wishes to see the Superin-
tendent is given an opportunity to do so;
(e) ensure that ladders, planks, ropes, chains and anything
likely to facilitate escape are not left exposed in the yards; (f) frequently visit the workshops, yards and corridors to
ensure that prisoners are kept at their work;
(g) at intervals not exceeding 7 days visit the wards at night without previous notice to ensure that the officers on duty are on the alert;
(h) diligently observe the behaviour of all officers to ensure that they adhere strictly to these rules and the orders of the Commissioner;
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[Subsidiary]
Duty to search prisoners. L.N. 242/83. (Cap. 134.)
Duty to ensure recording of particulars on admission of prisoners.
Duty to record particulars of prisoners' property.
Duty to count prisoners. L.N. 353/81.
Miscellaneous duties.
L.N. 353/81.
31 of 1983, s. 8.
31 of 1983, s. 8.
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