( 11 )
Q-Where the man had fainted?
A-The doctor did not consider him sufficiently strong to receive the punishment.
Q-After that did he go on labour again?
A-Yes.
Q-In England the "cat" is used both on the back and on the buttocks?
A-The "cat" on the back and the birch on the breech.
Q-Not used indiscriminately?
A-No.
Q-And the director only has the power to order floggings.
A-The director only.
Q-Chatham and Portland are both convict prisons?
A-Both convict prisons.
Q-And refusal of duty is not uncommon in England?
A-No, it is not uncommon.
Q-It is not so common as it is here?
A-It is not so common as it is here.
Q-Which cuts the worse, the light or the heavy rattan?
A--The light rattan is only used for juveniles and that would affect a tender skin more than the harder skin of a man.
Dr. ATKINSON-There are two rattans used for floggings at the Gaol?
WITNESS-There are three really.
Q-But are they different in length or weight?
A—Yes, and the pattern was approved by the Government in May, 1892.
Q-Of the three rattans, are two used for adults and one for juveniles?
A-One for adults and two for juveniles.
Q-What is the difference in the weight?
A--An ounce at least, I should think; I have not weighed them. The heavy one
is about 4 ounces, a light one is about 21⁄2 ounces, and the other one less.
Q-Have you ever known prisoners at the Gaol being carried away after their floggings?
A-Never.
Q-Have they ever been assisted?
A-In what way?
Q-Could they walk back?
A-I have seen officers at their backs, but never assisting them.
Q-Have you ever heard of any ill effects following flogging at home? A-No.
Q-You have never heard of a death as the result of the "cat"?
A-No.
Page 765Page 766
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.