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ORDINANCE No. 18 OF 1885 . 1923


Prison.


177. Such prisoners may be permitted, if the accommodation of the gaol will allow,
to work at their respective trades and professions . Those who find their own imple
ments, and are not maintained at the expense of the prison, shall be allowed to receive
the whole of their earnings ; but the earnings of such as are furnished with imple
ments, or are maintained at the prison expense, shall be subject to a deduction, to be
determined by the Visiting Justices, for the use of implements, and the cost of main
teuance.

178. Such prisoners shall be permitted to see their friends for a quarter of an
hour on any week-day, during such hours as are appointed, they may also send and
receive letters at all reasonable times , subject to rule 221. * [* This reference
appears to be a
mistake: see rule
158.]
179. The place in which such prisoners receive their visits shall not be the same
as that in which criminal prisoners receive their visits, if any other suitable place can
conveniently be provided.

180. 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 sick
ness, or excused by the Superintendent for any other reasons .

181. Such prisoners shall be subject to any general rules, except so far as the same
are inconsistent with the special rules relating to such prisoners.

182. Such prisoners shall be allowed to smoke under such regulations as may be
laid down by the Superintendent.

SPECIAL RULES FOR DEBTORS .


183. Debtors shall not be required to take a bath on reception , if, on the applica
tion of the prisoner, the Superintendent shall decide that it is unnecessary, or if the
Surgeon shall state that it is for medical reasons unadvisable.

184. Debtors shall at all times, except when at Chapel or exercise, occupy the cells
or rooms assigned to them.

185. The Superintendent, before granting any permission which by the following
rules he is authorised or required to grant, shall satisfy himself that it can be granted
without interfering with the security, good order, and government of the prison and
prisoners therein ; and 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, he shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission .

186. Debtors shall be permitted to supply their own food , on giving due notice
beforehand at the time required ; but the Superintendent shall not permit such pri
soners to receive any prison allowance of food on any day for which they receive or
procure food at their own expense.