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PRISON , [ 18 of 1885. 779

if, after it has been granted , its continuance seems likely to cause any such
interference, or if the prisoner has abused such permission, or has been guilty
of any misconduct, the Visiting Justices shall have power to suspend or
withdraw such permission, and in the like circumstances the Superintendent
may withdraw or suspend the same when it has been granted by himself, or
suspend it when it has been granted by the Visiting Justices if the case is
urgent, provided he report the case as soon as possible.
163. 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 bim ,
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, subject to the approval of 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 unaceus
tomed 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 on any day on
which he receives or procures food at his own expense .
170. Such food shall be received only at such hours as may be fixed from
time to time, and shall be inspected by an officer of the prison, and shall be
subject to such restrictions as may be necessary to įrevent 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 and
such liquor, cider or wine shall be consumed on the day it is recoived .
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 grows hair on his face 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 prisoner 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 168 ( 3.)
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.