TREATMENT, DISCIPLINE, AND CONDUCT OF PRISONERS.
221. In addition to the offences prescribed by the Act, prisoners are required to observe the following Regulations and any breach thereof shall be a breach of the Act.
222. A lawful order may be given to a specific prisoner or to a specific group of prisoners.
223. Prisoners are required promptly to obey all orders they may receive from officers. Though they consider themselves aggrieved, they must neverthelesa obey the orders, but may afterwards complain to the Superintendent within twenty-four hours of the incident unless circumstances, to be decided by the Superintendent, make it impracticable fer them to have complained within that time.
224. Prisoners shall attend all musters required of them and appear on such mustera fully dressed with clvthing properly adjusteU.. They are required to be smart in their mo'lements and observe strict silence.
225. When their names are called on muster or parade they will salute in military fashion as a mark of respect to the authority of the Sovereign and answer ' ' Here Sir ' '.
226. They shall, at all times, be respectful to all officers and when addressing
~>on officer shall use the word "Sir" or "Mister" and the name of the officer.
They shall stand to attention when being spoken to by or when addressing an officer.
227. Whilst in cells they shall observe strict silence. In cases of emergency or when requiring attention by an officer they may knock on the door of the cell or call to the officer on duty. On beincr attended to they shall state thei?
requirements clearly and avoid unneceesary c.;nversation.
228. On opening of the cells, prisoners, unless they are sick and unable to rise ehall stand to attention in the centre of the cell, facing the door.
229. On being roused either by bell or officer they shall immediately rise, dress themselves and be ready to move from the cells. Cells must be clean and tidy and ready for inspection on leaving them after breakfast or at latest by 8.15 a.m.
230. They shall submit to '!earch at any time and must observe all routine orders directed to them.
231. They shall not write on, deface, damage or otherwise interfere with the interior of any cell, yard, or other place where they may be working or confined or which they may be permitted to use. They shall not interfere with any of the locks, fittings, or installations of any such places.
232. Smoking shall be permitted only when prisoners are in the cells, yards, wards, or other places approved by the Superintendent and when prisoners are not at labour. Smoking in shops or other places of work and where prisoners are congregated, where there may be danger of :fire, is forbidden and will be treated as a serious offence.
233. They shall not deposit bread, food, tins, or any bulky matter in sewerage system or sanitary tubs.
234. Prisoners desirous of interviewing the Comptroller-General, Visiting Justice, Medical Officer, Dentist, or Superintandent shall be permitted to do so by request to the Senior Officer of the Prison. Any prisoner may see the Visitin~
Justice either on direct request to the Visiting Justice or request to any Prison Officer to do so and any such request shall be complied with as soon as possible.
235. Should any prisoner desire to complain about the quantity or quality of food or other article issued to him, he must state his complaint as soon as the meal or article is handed to him. No complaint will be entertained if not made in this way. No defect in food as to quality OT quantity will justify any refusal to work, or any other act <>f disobedience or insubordination.
236. They shall observe the routine of bathing, shaving, and haircutting &s directed by the Superintendent and shall shave at least twice weekly unless excused by the Medical Office1: or Comptroller-General where the growing of hair or beard may be part of their religious rite.
237. Hah shall be kept dressed in accordance with the routine approved by the Superintendent and the style shall be that in vogue amongst the average members of the Public. Unusual styles will not be permitted.
238. They shall be decorous and orderly in their conduct. Unnecessary conversation, singing, shouting, or undue noises will not be permitted.
239. They shall not use obscene, profane, abusive, blasphemous, insulting, indecent, or threatening language. They shall answer all questions truthfully either verbally or in writing. False replies or false information to questions will be treated as an offence.
240. Prisoners shall not indulge in gambling or betting and all games o.f physical strength such as running, jumping, wrestling, boxing, or the like shall not be p<:lrmitted except when organised by the Superintendent and under the supervision of an officer.
241. They shall have in their cells or in their physical possession only those articles authorised by the Comptroller-General or Superintendent. Books, ex~ept
textbooks for study shall be limited to three novels and/or maga:zines at. any one time but they may be changed twice weekly or more frequently at the discretion of the Comptroller-General.
242. They shall nCJt alter, damage, or exchange their cl<>thing- or bedding or remove any identifying mark therefrom. They shall wear only such clothing as is issued to or authorised to be worn by them. Clothing shall be kept clean and laundered as arranged by the Superintendent.
243. They may, at their own request, and with approv:J.l of the Comptroller-
Gene~?-.! or Superintendent, use their own underclothing, footwear, socks or pyjamas and may be permitted to carry handkerchiefs but no responsibility will be accepted by the Comptroller-General or Superintendent for wear, loss or damage to such articles.
244. Prisoners shall not injure or disfigure themselves or alter or make any tattoo marks on their bodies or inflict any wound or sore upon themselves or pretend to be sick.
245. They shall not damage or destroy any Government property. Any prisoner found guilty of damaging or destroying any property, in addition to any other punishment, may be ordered by the Superintendent to pay the cost of damage or destruction from any Gratuity or other grant he may recei.ve.
246. They shall keep their cells, clothing, furniture, and footwear clean and ready for inspection at any time.
247. Two prisoners shall not be allowed in one cell or hut at any time or unless otherwise approved by the Comptroller-General, be permitted to be together in any place unless under ihe supervision of an officer.
248. They shall not drink, eat, or appropriate to their own use any liquid or other material or supplies unless it has _i:Jeen issued to them by proper authority in the Prison for their own use.
249. They shall not barter, aell, or otherwise dispose of any rations, foodstuffs, or indulgences.
250. They shall not have any property in their possession which is not their own.
251. 'l'hey :;hall not leave Divine Service or any place of entertainment, placs of employment, yards, muster, ranks, or other place of muster or assembly 'Jr proceeu from one place to another without permission of the Officer authorised to grant permission for the removal.
252. They shall not have any dealing whatever with an officer or :request an officer to do them any favour whatever.
253. They shall be attentive to duty and diligent in the performance of ii at llll times. They shall not mismanage any work allotted to them.
254. They shall not attempt to escape or cause any riot or assault any prisoner or officer. If they do so they render themselves liable to be fired upon by an arr:ted officer.
255. Only prisoners of good conduct shall be eligible for billets or trusted positions i.l the Prison.
256. Anv prisoner shall be pei·mitted, if he so desires, to complain to the Superintendent or Comptroller-General of any treatment to which he is subjected by any Prison Officer or he may make any complaint of his treatment or on any ma ·;er on which he may feel aggrieved to the Visiting Justice but all complaints shall be specific and in writing.
257. Prisoners shall not make any false or groundless complaints concerning any prisoner or officer.
258. Pris!lners, either in a closed Prison !lr on a State Farm, shall not be :::>ermitted t,o keep ~my animal or b1rd, without the permission of the Comptroller- Gene·;al.
259. Priaoners undergoing detention in cells for any period. excee~lin~ three days shall after the third day be permitted at least one hour's exercise daily m open air.
260. They shall not attempt to hold any unauthorised conversation with any person or another prisoner.
261. They shall not, either alone or with other prisoners, do any act prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the Pl"ison or commit any nuisances.
262. They shall not be permitted to write any letter or other document unless authorised, nor shall _they have any unauthorised writing whatever in their possession.
263. The hours of labour and meals shall be regulated according to the season of the year and the requirements of the Prison.
264. Prisoners are not permitted to occupy their beds or cells during the day except in cases of illness and with the permission of the Superintendent.
265. Refractory prisoners may be placed under necessary restraint by direction of the Superintendent or Comptroller-General but restraint must not be kept in use longer than is necessary. All cases of physical restraint, and the necessity therefor, must be reported in writing to the Comptroller-General.
266. Any complaint, other than a complaint to the Visiting Justice, made by any prisoner in writing shall be forwarded by the Superintendent to the Comptroller- General with such comments and noting as the Superintendent thinks fit. Complaints of a minor nature should be investigated by tb.e Superintendent before forwarding them to the Comptroller-General.
267. Prisoners shall be allowed reasonable time in the Yards for exercise and sanitary purposes.
268. Prisoners undergoing punishment in cells shall not be permitted any amenities, tobacco or reading material whatever, nor shall they be permitted to have any communication with any other prisoner. They shall not be allowed any visitors except as approved by the Comptroller-General or Superintendent.