PRISON RULES
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PRISON RULES
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PRISON RULES
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PART I
GENERAL RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF PRISONS
(1) PRELIMINARY
1. Citation... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 10
1A. Interpretation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 10
2. Application of rules... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 10
(2) ACCOMMODATION
3. Sleeping accommodation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 10
4. Beds ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... All
5. Hospital ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... All
5A. Restriction on entry of cell of member of opposite sex ... ... ... ... ... ... A 11
6. Women's accommodation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 11
7. Female prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 11
8. Different diet ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 11
(3) GENERAL
TREATMENT
(a) Admission and Discharge
9.........Searching ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 11
10....................Provisions as to female prisoners .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 12
11.............Prisoner's property ........... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 12
12..........................Record of measurements and other particulars ... ... ... ... ... ... A 12
13.................Photographing of prisoner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 12
14....................Medical examination on admission ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... A 12
15......Bath ................................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 12
16.............Disease or vermin ............. . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 13
17.............Leave of absence .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 13
18. Final interview with Medical Officer ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 13
19. Custody of prisoner outside prison ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 13
20..................Protection from public view ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 13
21..................Children of female prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 13
22..........................Payment of portion of fine to obtain remission ... ... ... ... ... ... A 14
22A.................Discharge on general holiday ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 14
(b) Prohibited Articles
23.......................Possession of articles without authority ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 14
24................Examination and search ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 14
-25....................Intoxicating liquor and tobacco . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 15
(e) Clothing and Bedding
26....................Adequate clothing to be supplied ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 15
27. Return of prisoner's clothing on discharge ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 15
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28. Blankets............................. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 15
29. Prohibition of unauthorized clothing, blankets, etc. ... ... ... ... A 15
(d) Food
30. [Revoked]....................,. ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 15
31.............Possession of food ............ ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... .... A 16
32.............Quantity of food .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 16
33. Complaints as to food supplied ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... ... ... A 16
(e) Health and Cleanliness
34......................Obedience to directions as to cleanliness ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 16
34A...................Prisoner's urine for examination ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 16
35. Duty to keep cells, rooms or dormitories, utensils, etc., clean 1 ... ... ... A 16
36.............Compulsory exercise .......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 16
37.........[Revoked] ......................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
(f) Work
38..................General requirement of work ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
38A.................Attendance in educational classes ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
39.........Payment .......................... ... ... ... ... 1 ... ... A 17
40. Prohibition of employment of prisoner in unauthorized work ... ... ... ... A 17
41...........Jewish prisoners .......... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
42.........[Revoked] ..................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
43.........Hours of labour ............... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
44.........Holidays ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
45. Mohammedan prisoners.......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
46. Employment of prisoners on public works ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 17
(g) Communications and Visits
47....................General provisions as to letters ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 18
48....................General provisions as to visits ... ... ... ... ... ... A 18
49. Visits by police officers A 19
50....................Visits by officers of the Court ... ... ... ... ... ... A 19
51. Persons imprisoned on default of payment A 19
52. Visits by legal adviser .1. A 19
53. Special purpose visits not to be forfeited ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 20
54. Right of prisoner to petition ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 20
(h) Libraries
55. Library ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 20
56. Books, etc., from outside ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 20
(i) Offences Against Prison Discipline
57. Power of Superintendent to deal with reports against prisoners ... ... ... ... A 20
58. Segregation of a prisoner against whom a report has been made ... ... ... A 20
59. Duty of Principal Officer before he accepts a report against a prisoner ... ... A 20
60. Duty to report immediately offences against prison discipline ... ... ... ... A 20
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61.....................Offences against prison discipline ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 21
62..................................Power of Superintendent as to offences against prison discipline ... ... ... A 22
63................................Punishment which may be imposed by the Superintendent ... ... ... ... A 22
64..........[Revoked] ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 22
65.......................................Certificate of the Medical Officer that a prisoner is fit for punishment ... A 23
66..........[Revoked] ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 23
(j) Restraints
67.........................Prohibition of use of mechanical restraints ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 23
68................Temporary confinement .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 23
68A...........Protected rooms .............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 24
(4) REMISSION
69................Remission of sentence .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 24
69A......................Review of sentences of certain prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 24
(5) STAFF
(a) General
70.Application of the Pensions Ordinance, Colonial Regulations, Regulations of
Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service and Regulations of the Hong Kong
Government ........................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A25
71.........................Duty of officer to obey orders of superiors ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A25
72.........................Duty of officer to direct attention to sick prisoners ... ... ... ... ...
A25
73...................Prohibition of certain dealings ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 26
74................................Prohibition of conveyance of property in and out of prison ... ... ... ... A 26
75. Prohibition of use, consumption or possession of intoxicating liquor, etc., in
prison by officer .......................... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 26
76. Prohibition of communication as to prison or prisoners ... ... ... ... ... A 26
(b) Senior Officers
(i) Commissioner
77.......................Powers and duties of Commissioner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 27
(ii) Deputy Commissioner
78.....................Duties of Deputy Commissioner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 27
(iiA) Assistant Commissioner and Senior Superintendent
78A......................................Powers and duties of Assistant Commissioner and Senior Superintendent ... A 27
(iii) Superintendent
79...........................Duty to supervise matters connected with prison ... ... ... ... ... ... A 28
80................................Duty to conform to rules and to enforce their observance ... ... ... ... A 28
81. Duty to maintain discipline A 28
82. Duty to instruct every officer in his duties ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 28
83. Duty to transmit complaints ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 28
84. Duty as to gates and keys ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 28
85. Duty to take precaution and make inspection ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 28
86. Power to search officers and other persons ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 28
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87. Duty to ensure that prohibited articles are not brought into prison by visitors A 29
88..................................Power to demand particulars from visitors and to search them ... ... ... A 29
89.....................Duty to inspect prisoners' rations ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 29
90................Duty to ensure cleanliness ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 29
91................Duty towards Medical Officer ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 29
92..............Duty to visit hospital ........ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 30
93.......................Duty as to sanitary condition of prison ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 30
94.......................Duty to inspect prison and prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 30
95.....................Duty as to reports and complaints ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 31
96..............Duty to assist police ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 31
97................................Duty to check stores, transport and prisoners' property ... ... ... ... A 31
98.........................Duty towards prisoners committed for trial ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 31
99..................................Duty to produce prisoners before High Court or District Court ... ... ... A 31
100........................Responsibility for discharge of prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 31
101.............................Duty to report inability to restrain a violent prisoner ... ... ... ... ... A 31
102....................................Duty to attend on occasion when corporal punishment is inflicted ... ... A 31
103................Duty to attend executions ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 31
104......................Duty to give notice of death of prisoner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 32
105...........................Devolution and delegation of duties and powers ... ... ... ... ... ... A 32
(iv) Chief Officer
106..........................Prohibition against absence without permission ... ... ... ... ... ... A 32
107..............................Duty to assist in the supervision of officers and prisoners ... ... ... ... A 32
108.....................Responsibility as to execution of duties ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 32
109.................Duty to ensure fitness for duty ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 32
110.....................Duty to restrain tendency to oppression ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 32
ill................................Duty to communicate circumstances affecting discipline, etc. ... ... ... A 32
112...............Duty to search prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 33
113...................................Duty to ensure recording of particulars on admission of prisoners ... ... A33
114. Duty to record particulars of prisoners' property A33
115. Duty to count prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A33
116. Miscellaneous duties ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A33
117. Duty to accompany visiting justices ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 34
118. Duty as to food ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 34
119. Duty as to personal cleanliness of prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 34
120. Duty as to keys A 34
121............................Duty to make weekly inspections of officers' quarters ... ... ... ... ... A 34
122. Duty to supervise fire party A 34
123.Performance of duties in absence of Chief Officer ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 34
124-125. [Revoked] ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 34
(c) Subordinate Officers
126. Principal Officers to have particular charge of certain prisoners and parts of the
prison ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 34
127. Duty to ensure punctuality at meals ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 34
128. Miscellaneous duties of Principal Officers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 35
129. Duty to attend to orders regarding punishment ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 35
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130. Duty to inspect parts of the prison, water cocks and fire appliances ... ... ... A35
131..............................Duty to check prisoners and to supervise their locking up ... ... ... ... A35
132.............Duty to receive keys ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 35
133..............................Performance of duties in the absence of a Principal Officer ... ... ... ... A 35
134. Duty of subordinate officers to obey superior officers ... ... ... ... ... ... A35
135. Duty to examine measures of security and to seize articles for the possession
of which no authority has been given..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A
36
136........Prison keys ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 36
137. Duty to be correctly and neatly dressed ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 36
138.............Miscellaneous duties ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 36
139.............Leave of absence .......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 36
140...................Rules regarding medical treatment ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 36
141.................Prohibition of sleeping out ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 36
141A. Quarters to be delivered up on resignation etc. of officer . ... ... ... ... A37
142. Application of rules 134 to 140 to persons employed in prisons ... ... ... ... A
37
(d) Medical
(i) MedicalOfficer
143..........General duties ..................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 37
144..........Duty to prisoners ............ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 37
145..........................Duty to examine prisoners' food, bedding, etc . ... ... ... ... ... .. A38
146...............Duty to prevent epidemic ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 38
147. Duty to give written directions for the segregation of prisoners ... ... ... ... A38
148. Duty to make special reports regarding a prisoner's health ... ... ... ... ... A 38
149...............Duty to keep a journal ........ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 39
150. Duty relating to the death of a prisoner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 39
151. Duty to examine prisoner on discharge ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 39
152. Power to appoint hospital orderlies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 39
153. Duty to report irregularity A 39
154. Duty to lock up medicines... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 39
155. [Revoked] A 39
156. Duty to submit journal to Commissioner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 39
157. Duty to submit annual report A 40
158. Duty to report use of strait-jacket or confinement in protected room to Commis-
sioner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 40 159. Duty to conform to rules
and Commissioner's order, etc . ... ... ... ... ... A 40
160. Duty to furnish report as to the mental condition of a prisoner under sentence
of death ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 40 161. Duty to draw attention of
Superintendent to prisoners with suicidal intentions A 40
(ii) Chief Officer on Hospital Duties
162. Hours of duty... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 40
163. Duty as to drugs, prescriptions, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 41
164. Performance of duties in absence of Chief Officer ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 41
Principal Officers on Hospital Duties
165. Rules relating to Chief Officers on hospital duties to apply to Principal Officers on
hospital duties ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 41
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Other Staff on Hospital Duties
166. Duty to carry out medical instructions of Medical Officer ... ... ... ... A 41
(e) Chaplains
167.....................Power of chaplains to visit prisoners ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 41
168.....................Duty of chaplains to report abuses, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 42
169...................Celebration of Holy Communion ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 42
170...............Duty to furnish report ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 42
Secretary
171...................Responsibility of Secretary ... ... . ... A 42
(g) Stores Control Officer and Sub-storekeepers
172.................Responsibilities and duties ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 42
(h) Clerical Staff
173.................Interchangeability of duties ... ... ... ... ... . .. A 43
174.................Duty to attend to their duties ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 43
175-187. [Revoked]......................... ... ... ... ... ... ...
... A 43
PART 11
SPECIAL RULES FOR PARTICULAR CLASS OF
PRISONERS
(1) PRISONERS AWAITING
TRIAL
(a) General
188. Prisoners awaiting trial...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 43
(b) Admission and Treatment
189......Bath ................................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 44
190......Segregation ............................ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 44
191.......................Power of Superintendent to modify routine ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 44
(e) Food and Clothing
192...............Power to procure food ...... ... 1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 44
193...............Notice as to provision of food ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A
44
194...................Restriction on provision of food .. 1 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A
44
195...................Restriction as to articles of drink ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A
44
196...................Permission to wear private clothes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A
45
197...................................Power of Medical Officer to order disinfection of private clothes ... ... A 45
198.............Prohibition of sale ............. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A45
(d) Cleanliness
199.............Direction as to hair cutting ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A
45
200...................Duty as to cleanliness of room, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 45
(e) Employment
201. Option of employrnent......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A45
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Papers, etc.
202. Temporary retention and supply of papers, etc . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A45
(g) Visits and Communications
203. Rule as to visitors ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 46
204. Private medical adviser ... 1 . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 46
205. Right to see visitors for the purpose of finding bail ... ... ... ... ... ... A 46
206. Written communications ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 46
207. Attendance at religious services ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 46
(h) Miscellaneous
208. Power of visiting justices and Superintendent to grant and withdraw facilities A 46
209. Duty to keep prisoner charged with capital ofrence under special and constant
observation ............................... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 47
(2) APPELLANTS
210........Appellants ........................ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 47
211...............Option of employment .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 ... A 47
212...............Earnings for work done ........ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 47
213...............Private medical adviser ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 47
214...............Written communications ........ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 47
(3) [Omitted]
(4) PRISONERS UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH
216..........................Duty to search prisoners under sentence of death ... ... ... ... ... ... A 48
217.................................Separate confinement, etc., of prisoners under sentence of death ... ... ... A 48
218............................Rules as to visits to prisoners under sentence of death ... ... ... ... ... A 48
219........Executions ........................ ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 48
220......Burials ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 49
221.................Property of executed prisoner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 49
PART 111
VISITING JUSTICES AND PRISON VISITORS
(1) VISITING JUSTICES
222.............Duty to visit prisons ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 49
223...................Duty to record recommendations ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 49
224.............Interest in contracts ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 49
225...................Co-operation with Commissioner ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 49
226...............Duty to report abuses ......... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 49
227...............Duty to supply information ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 50
228...............Duty to hear complaints ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 50
229..............................Duty to report injuries caused by discipline or treatment . ... ... ... ... A 50
230...............Duty as to prisoners' diets ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 50
231...............Power to inspect books ..... ... ... ... 1 ... ... 1.1 ... ... A 50
232. Duty to advise on employment and occupation ... .... ... ... ... ... ... A 50
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233........................Power to organize lectures and addresses ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 50
234. Duty to inquire and report on state of prison buildings ... ... ... ... A 50
235. Duty to discharge other duties assigned by the Governor ... ... ... ... ... A 50
(2) PRISON VISITORS
236.................Appointment of prison visitors ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 50
PART IV
USE OF FORCE OR
ARMS
237........Use of force ................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 51
238...................Occasions when arms may be used ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 51
PART V
DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO
ALL OFFICERS
AND OTHER PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PRISONS
(1) OFFENCES AGAINST
DISCIPLINE
239. Offences.......................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 52
(2) [Revoked]
(3) RULES OF PROCEDURE AND DISCIPLINARY
AWARDS
243...............Procedure as to charges ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 55
244.............Duty to make reply ........... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 55
245........................Power of Superintendent to hear charges ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A55
246..........................Rights of officer or person charged at hearing ... ... ... ... ... ... A56
247..........................Power of Superintendent to make disciplinary awards ... ... ... ... ... ... A 56
248. Power of Deputy Commissioner to make disciplinary awards ... ... ... ... A 57
249. Powers of Commissioner on considering a referred case or on hearing of charge A 57
250.................Reference of case to Governor ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 57
251........................Procedure when case referred to Governor ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 58
252............................Punishment awarded to be entered in record of service ... ... ... ... ... A 58
253..............................Procedure where Commissioner has delegated his powers ... ... ... ... A 58
254. Punishment of officers (other than Assistant Officers) and other persons ... ... A
58
255...................Punishment of Assistant Officers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 59
255AA. Alternative punishment of Assistant Officer absent without leave ... ... ... A 59
255A...........................Order for payment for damage, etc. to equipment, etc . ... ... ... ... ... A 59
25513..........................Punishment where criminal ofrence is committed ... ... ... ... ... A 59
(4) REvIEWS AND APPEALS
255C.....Review ........................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 60
255D.....Appeals........................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 60
255E. To whom appeal lies A 61
255F. Powers of the Governor and Commissioner on appeal A 61
255G. Appeal to be made within 14 days ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 61
2551-1. Further evidence may be admitted ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 61
2551. Suspension of punishment pending appeal ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 61
255J. Greater punishment not to be imposed without opportunity of hearing ... ... A 61
255K. Power of Governor to require retirement in lieu of punishment ... ... ... ... A 62
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PART VI
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WELFARE FUND
256...............Maintenance of Fund ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 62
257........Investments ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 62
258...............Valuation of investments ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 62
259...............Realization of investments ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 62
260. Temporary advances to the Fund ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 62
261. Certification of advances..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 63
262. Loans by Fund...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 63
263. Bad debts ...................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 63
264. Accounts ....................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 63
PART VII
PRISONERS' WELFARE FUND
265...............Prisoners' Welfare Fund ....... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... A 64
PRISON RULES
79 (Cap. 234, section 25)
[15 April 1954.1
PART 1
GENERAL RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF PRISONS
(1) PRELIMINARY
1. These rules may be cited as the Prison Rules.
1A. In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires
'Medical Officer' means a medical officer appointed under section 3 of the
Ordinance.
2. The rules in this Part shall apply to all classes of prisoners except in so
far as they may be inconsistent with the rules made to govern any particular
class or classes of prisoners.
(2) ACCOMMODATION
3. No sleeping accommodation for prisoners shall be used unless it is
certified by the Commissioner to be of such a size, and to be lighted, ventilated
and fitted in such a manner, as is requisite for health, and when such
accommodation is locked it shall be furnished with the means of enabling
prisoners to communicate at any time with an officer of the prison. If the
certificate of any cell, room, dormitory or ward so used is cancelled, that
accommodation shall not be used for sleeping unless it is again certified. The
certificate
Ordinance before the commencement of the Prisons (Amendment)
Ordinance 1969 shall be deemed to have been made under that section,
as amended by that Ordinance, as if that section, as so amended, had
been in force when these rules were made. (See section 9 of the Prisons
(Amendment) Ordinance 1969).
shall specify the maximum number of prisoners to be accommo-
dated at any one time in such a cell, room, dormitory or ward and
the number so specified shall not be exceeded without the authority
of the Commissioner.
4. Every prisoner shall be provided with a separate bed.
5. In every institution to which a prisoner may be allocated
under section 9(a) of the Ordinance a hospital or proper place for the
reception of sick prisoners shall be provided.
5A. No officer of the Correctional Services Department or
other person employed in a prison shall enter a cell or dormitory
allocated to a prisoner of the opposite sex unless accompanied by
another officer or other person employed in the prison who is of the
same sex as the prisoner to whom the cell or dormitory is allocated.
6. (1) In a prison for both men and women the whole of the
premises allocated to women shall be entirely separate.
(2) The keys of the premises allocated to women shall be under
the control of female officers.
7. Female prisoners shall in all cases be attended by female
officers. A male officer shall not enter a prison or part of a prison
appropriated for the use of female prisoners except on duty and in
the company of a female officer.
8. (1) Where the Superintendent is satisfied that circum-
stances exist that warrant the provision of a diet that differs from
the normal prison diet to a prisoner, he may direct that the prisoner
be fed a different diet.
(2) A prisoner who considers he should be provided with a diet
that differs from the normal prison diet may appeal to the Commis-
sioner against a decision of the Superintendent not to provide him
with that different diet.
(3) If a prisoner is not satisfied with a decision of Commis-
sioner on an appeal under paragraph (2), he may further appeal to
the Secretary for Security whose decision shall be final.
(3) GENERAL TREATMENT
(a) Admission and Discharge
9. (1) Every prisoner shall be searched on admission and at
such times subsequently as the Superintendent or other officer in
charge may direct, and all articles for the possession of which no
authority has been given shall be taken from him.
(IA) The Medical Officer, or a Chief Officer, Principal Officer,
Officer or Nurse, authorized by the Medical Officer, may, for the
purpose of paragraph (1), search the rectum, nostrils, ears and any
other external orifice of a prisoner.
(2) The searching of a prisoner shall be conducted with due
regard to decency and self-respect, and in as seemly a manner as is
consistent with the necessity of discovering any concealed articles.
(3) No prisoner shall be stripped and searched in the sight of
another prisoner unless a senior officer considers it necessary in the
interests of the security of a prison or the safety of any person.
10. No prisoner shall be searched other than by an officer of
the same sex. In other respects the same course shall be pursued in
reference to the admission or discharge of a female prisoner as in the
case of a male prisoner.
11. (1) Money found on a prisoner committed for non-
payment of a fine shall, unless a magistrate otherwise directs in
writing on the warrant of commitment, be applied towards the fine
adjudged to be paid, provided that the prisoner shall be allowed to
keep $10 and any lesser sum which does not represent a day's
imprisonment.
(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (1), all money,
clothing and other effects belonging to a prisoner which he is not
allowed to retain, shall be placed in the custody of the Superintendent,
who shall cause an inventory thereof to be kept. Such inventory shall
be signed by the prisoner concerned certifying its correctness.
12. (1) The name, age, height, weight, particular marks and
such other measurements and particulars as may be required in
regard to a prisoner shall upon his admission and from time to time
be recorded.
(2) Any physical or mental disability from which a prisoner
may be suffering at the time of his admission shall be recorded.
(3) The religion, if any, of a prisoner shall be recorded at the
time of his admission and he shall be treated during his term of
imprisonment as being of any religion so recorded unless the
Superintendent is satisfied that the prisoner is an adherent of
another religion or has ceased to adhere to any religion.
13. Every prisoner may be photographed on reception and
subsequently, but no copy of the photograph shall be given to any
person unless he is officially authorized to receive it.
14. Every prisoner shall, as soon as possible after his admis-
sion, be separately examined by the Medical Officer, who shall
record the state of health of the prisoner, and such other particulars
as he may deem necessary:
Provided that when a prisoner is admitted too late to be
examined on the same day he shall be examined as soon as possible
on the next day, and in any case within 24 hours of admission.
15. Every prisoner shall take a bath on reception, unless the
Superintendent or Medical Officer otherwise directs.
16. If any prisoner is found to have any infectious or conta-
gious disease or to be infested with vermin, a report thereof shall be
made forthwith to the Medical Officer under whose direction steps
shall be taken to treat the condition and to prevent its transmission
to other prisoners.
17. (1) The Commissioner may grant leave of absence-
(a) not exceeding 5 days at any one time to any prisoner who-
(i) has been sentenced to not less than 4 years'
imprisonment;
(ii) is within 6 months of the earliest date of release; and'
(iii) has no deportation order made against him; and
(b)not exceeding 24 hours at any one time, to any other
prisoner,
(2) Leave of absence granted under paragraph (1) shall be
subject to such conditions and restrictions relating to custody and
escort as the Commissioner may determine.
18. (1) Every prisoner shall as short a time as is practicable
before discharge, or removal to another prison, be examined by the
Medical Officer.
(2) A prisoner shall not be removed to another prison unless
the Medical Officer certifies that he is fit for removal.
(3) A prisoner due for discharge who is suffering from an
acute or dangerous illness shall, unless he refuses to stay, not be sent
out of prison until in the opinion of the Medical Officer it is safe to
send him out.
19. Every prisoner for whose production at any place an order
is issued shall, while outside the prison, be kept in the custody of the
officers directed to convey him to that place.
20. When prisoners are being removed to or from prison, they
shall be exposed to public view as little as possible, and proper
safeguards shall be adopted to protect them from insult or curiosity.
21. (1) The child of a female prisoner may be received into
prison with its mother and kept during the normal period of
lactation and any child so admitted shall not be taken from its
mother until the Medical Officer certifies that it is in a fit condition to
be removed.
(2) When any child received into prison under paragraph (1) is
over the age of 9 months or attains that age while in prison the
Medical Officer shall report to the Commissioner whether, in his
opinion, it is necessary or desirable that such child should be
retained in prison. The Commissioner may commit such child to
the care of such relative of the child as may be willing and able to
undertake such care and who may, in his opinion, be a fit and proper
person to undertake such care. If the Commissioner is unable to
find any relative of the child to whose care such child may properly
be entrusted, then he may commit such child to the care of any
person or institution approved by the Governor.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2)
the Commissioner may permit any child to remain in the prison until
the mother has completed her sentence or such child has attained the
age of 3 years whichever is the earlier.
(4) Any child retained in prison may be supplied with clothing
at the public expense.
22. Any payment made in part satisfaction of the sum adjudged
to be paid by a prisoner and of any charges for which he is liable, in
order to obtain the remission of a part of his imprisonment, as
provided by section 114 of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance and
section 37 of the Magistrates Ordinance shall be made only on a
week-day between the hours of 9 and 12 in the morning and 2 and 4
in the afternoon.
22A. A prisoner due for discharge on a general holiday shall
be discharged on the day next preceding that day which is not a
general holiday.
(b) Prohibited Articles
23. (1) No prisoner shall without authority have in his pos-
session any article, and any such article found in his possession shall
be confiscated by the Superintendent.
(2) No person shall without authority convey or throw into, or
deposit in, a prison, or convey or throw out of a prison, or convey to
any prisoner, or deposit with a view to its coming into the possession
of any prisoner, any money, clothing, food, drink, tobacco, letter,
paper, book, tool or other article whatsoever. Any article so
conveyed, thrown or deposited without authority may be con-
fiscated by the Superintendent.
24. (1) All persons and vehicles entering or leaving a prison
may be examined and searched.
(2) A person suspected-
(a) of bringing without authority any article into a prison; or
(b) of carrying out without authority-
(i) any article; or
(ii) any property belonging to a prison; or
(e) while in a prison of being-
(i) in possession without authority of any article; or
(ii) in improper possession of any property belonging
to a prison,
shall be stopped and immediate notice thereof shall be given to the
Superintendent, who may order that he shall be examined and
searched.
(3) The Superintendent may refuse admission to a prison of a
person who is unwilling to be examined and searched.
(4) The Superintendent may direct the removal from a prison
of a person who while in a prison is unwilling to be examined and
searched or whose conduct is improper.
(5) No person shall be searched under this rule other than by
an officer of the same sex.
25. (1) No prisoner shall be given or allowed to have any
intoxicating liquor except in pursuance of a written order of the
Medical Officer specifying the quantity to be given and the name of
the prisoner for whose use it is intended.
(2) No prisoner shall be allowed to smoke or to have in his
possession any tobacco except in accordance with such order as may
be given by the Commissioner.
(c) Clothing and Bedding
26. Every prisoner shall be provided with a complete outfit of
clothing adequate for warmth and health in accordance with a scale
approved by the Commissioner and shall wear such clothing and no
other:
Provided that special clothing may be authorized by the Super-
intendent in special circumstances on the recommendation of the
Medical Officer.
27. On the discharge of a prisoner, his own clothes shall be
returned to him unless it has been found necessary to destroy or
otherwise dispose of them, in which case he shall be provided with
proper clothing.
28. Every prisoner shall be provided with-
(a)blankets adequate for warmth and health in accordance
with a: scale approved by the Commissioner;
(b)additional blankets in special circumstances on the
recommendation of the Medical Officer.
29. A prisoner shall not, except with the authority of the
Commissioner in special circumstances, or in pursuance of special
rules, have in his possession any clothing, blankets or necessaries
otherwise than in accordance with the scales approved by the
Commissioner.
(d) Food
30. [Revoked, L.N. 651691
31. No prisoner shall receive or have in his possession any
food otherwise than in accordance with the dietary scales approved
by the Governor except-
(a)in special circumstances with the permission of the Com-
missioner; or
(b)on the recommendation of the Medical Officer if a varia-
tion of diet is desirable on medical grounds for any
individual prisoner.
32. Except on the written recommendation of the Medical
Officer in the case of a prisoner who persistently wastes his food or
on medical grounds by direction of the Medical Officer no prisoner
shall have less food than is provided in the normal prison diet.
33. Every prisoner who has any complaint to make regarding
the food furnished to him, or who wishes his food to be weighed or
measured in order to ascertain whether he is supplied with the
prescribed quantity, shall make his complaint immediately his food
is handed to him, and it shall be weighed or measured in his presence
and in that of the officer deputed for that purpose.
(e) Health and Cleanliness
34. Every prisoner shall obey such directions as regards wash-
ing, bathing, shaving and hair cutting as may from time to time be
prescribed.
34A. The Medical Officer, or a Chief Officer, Principal Officer
or Nurse, authorized by the Medical Officer, may require a prisoner
to submit, within a reasonable period, a specimen of his urine for
examination and analysis.
35. Every prisoner shall keep his cell, room or dormitory, his
utensils, books, and other articles issued for his use, and his clothing
and bedding, clean and neatly arranged, as may be ordered.
36. (1) Every prisoner unless excused by the Medical Officer
on medical grounds shall take such exercise as may be ordered.
(2) Whenever in the opinion of the Superintendent it is desira-
ble either in the interests of a prisoner or in the interests of prison
discipline, that a prisoner should perform his labour in a cell, the
Superintendent may order him to do so; and in such case he shall
perform such labour as can be suitably performed in a cell.
(3) The Superintendent shall report to the Commissioner
every order given under the provisions of paragraph (2), and at the
expiry of each calendar month's confinement the Commissioner
shall review such order and, if he considers it desirable, direct that
the prisoner returns to work in association.
37. [Revoked, L.N. 51671
(f) Work
38. Every prisoner shall be required to engage in useful work for
not more than 10 hours a day, of which so far as practicable at least 8
hours shall be spent in associated or other work outside the cells,
rooms, dormitories or wards:
Provided that the Medical Officer may excuse a prisoner from work
on medical grounds, and no prisoner shall be set to any work unless he
has been certified as fit for that type of work by the Medical Officer.
38A. (1) A prisoner who is under 21 years of age may be required
to attend educational classes.
(2) For the purpose of rule 38, the time spent by a prisoner in
educational classes shall be counted as time engaged in useful work.
39. A prisoner who works and a prisoner who, through no fault of
his own, is unable to work, may receive payment in accordance with
rates, in each case, approved by the Commissioner.
40. (1) A prisoner shall not be employed on any work not
authorized by the Commissioner nor shall he be employed in any
disciplinary capacity.
(2) A prisoner shall not be employed in any capacity that is a
position within the establishment of a department or branch of the Civil
Service.
41. Jewish prisoners shall not be compelled to work on Saturdays if
they claim exemption. They may observe such festival days as may be
allowed by the Commissioner.
42. [Revoked,L.N. 651691
43. The hours of labour shall not be less than 6 nor more than 10
daily, exclusive of meals.
44. No work shall be done beyond what is strictly necessary on
Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday and Chinese New Year's day.
45. Mohammedan prisoners shall be allowed to observe the fast of
Ramadan and during the fast shall be required to labour at such reduced
task as the Medical Officer considers proper.
46. Subject to the approval of the Governor prisoners may be
employed on works of a public nature.
(g) Communications and Visits
47. No persons, other than the relatives and friends of a prisoner,
shall be allowed to communicate in writing with him except by special
authority. Such communications between a prisoner and his relatives
and friends shall, subject to such restrictions as may be imposed for the
maintenance of discipline and order in the prison and for the prevention
of crime, be allowed in the manner following
(a) (i) every prisoner shall be allowed to write a letter on
reception and thereafter once in every week;
(iA) every prisoner may receive any number of letters from
relatives or close friends;
(ii) such privileges may be withdrawn by the
Superintendent, if he considers that the prisoner's conduct
has been unsatisfactory, for a period not exceeding 3 months
in addition to any punishment which may be awarded for any
offence committed by such prisoner;
(b)the outward and inward letters of every prisoner shall be
censored by a person appointed by the Superintendent for
that purpose who will in respect of
(aa) an outward letter, if the contents or parts thereof are, in
the opinion of such person, objectionable
(i) give the prisoner concerned an opportunity to re-
write it; and
(ii) if the contents of the re-written letter or parts
thereof are still considered objectionable file the letter in
the prisoner's penal record after informing him that he
has, save as provided in paragraphs (c) and (d), lost his
privilege for the particular month;
(bb) an inward letter, if the contents or parts thereof are, in the
opinion of such person, objectionable
(i) return it to the sender if his address is known; or
(ii) if it is not known, destroy the letter;
(c)the Superintendent may permit any convicted prisoner to write
special letters for the purpose of making arrangements
regarding his property or for any other special reason;
(d)the Commissioner may allow such additional letters as he may
determine, as a privilege for any class of prisoners.
48. No persons, other than the relatives and friends of a prisoner,
shall be allowed to visit him except by special authority. Such visits by
relatives and friends shall, subject to such restrictions as may be
imposed for the maintenance of discipline and order in the prison and
for the prevention of crime, be allowed in the manner following--
(a)they shall be allowed to visit a prisoner twice a month and
no more than 3 persons shall be allowed at one time;
(b)the visits of the relatives and friends of a prisoner shall be
recorded in a book kept for that purpose and the visits
shall be limited to 30 minutes on each occasion;
(e)a prisoner shall be visited in the presence of an officer of the
Correctional Services Department;
(d)the Superintendent shall fix the days and times for visits
which shall be publicly notified at the gates of the prison;
(e) [Deleted, L.N. 65169]
visitors shall not be admitted until they have recorded their
names and addresses, their relationship to or connexion
with the prisoner they wish to visit;
(fa) visitors shall not be admitted unless they have satisfied
an officer of the Correctional Services Department, if so
required, as to their identity;
(g)the Superintendent may, in special cases, extend the dura-
tion of a visit;
(h)the Superintendent may permit any convicted prisoner to
see his relatives or friends for the purpose of making
arrangements respecting his property or for any other
special reason;
(i)the Superintendent may allow a prisoner who is entitled to
a visit to write a letter instead of receiving such visit.
49. (1) Any police officer may visit prisoners for the purpose
of identification parades, on production of an order from the proper
police or judicial authority.
(2) Any police officer may visit prisoners for the purpose of
inquiring into reported or reasonably suspected offences.
50. Officers of the Court, with competent warrants or orders
for serving writs or other legal process on persons within the prison,
shall be admitted into the prison for that purpose.
51. A person committed to prison in default of the payment of
a sum which in pursuance of any conviction or order he is required
to pay shall be allowed to have an interview with his friends on a
week-day at any reasonable hour, or to communicate by letter with
them for the purpose of providing for a payment which would
procure his release from prison, and every such prisoner shall on his
admission be informed of this rule.
52. (1) Reasonable facilities shall be allowed for the legal
adviser of a prisoner who is party to legal proceedings, civil or
criminal, to interview the prisoner with reference to those proceed-
ings in the sight but not in the hearing of an officer of the
Correctional Services Department.
(2) The legal adviser of a prisoner may, with the permission
of the Commissioner, interview the prisoner with reference to any'
other legal business in the sight and hearing of an officer of the
Correctional Services Department.
(3) At such interviews the legal adviser may be accompanied
by his clerk or interpreter.
(4) If written authority from his principal is produced, the
clerk or interpreter to a legal adviser may for the purposes stated in
paragraphs (1) and (2) interview the prisoner unaccompanied by his
principal.
53. The visits for special purposes to which rules 51 and 52
refer shall be additional to the visits allowed under any other of the
foregoing rules, and shall not be liable to forfeiture under rule 63.
54. Every prisoner may petition the Governor during the first
year of his sentence and once every year thereafter unless the
Superintendent considers that there is sufficient cause to justify
additional petitions.
(h) Libraries
55. A library shall be provided in every prison, and subject to
such conditions as the Commissioner may determine every prisoner
shall be allowed to have library books and to exchange them as often
as practicable.
56. Prisoners may receive books or periodicals from outside the
prison under such conditions as the Commissioner may determine.
(i) Offences Against Prison Discipline
57. The Superintendent or in his absence, the officer appointed
to act for him and no other, shall deal with a report made against a
prisoner.
58. A prisoner who has been reported for an offence shall be
kept apart from other prisoners pending adjudication.
59. It shall be the duty of the Principal Officer on duty before
he accepts a report made against a prisoner, to inform such prisoner
of the facts alleged against him and to afford him an opportunity of
making his reply.
60. Every offence against prison discipline shall be reported
immediately and it shall be the duty of the Superintendent to
investigate such reports not later than the following day, unless that
day is a general holiday.
61. Every prisoner shall be guilty of an offence against prison
discipline if he-
(a)disobeys any order of the Superintendent or of any other
officer of the Correctional Services Department, or any
prison rules;
(b)treats with disrespect any officer of the Correctional Services
Department, or any person authorized to visit the prison;
(c) is idle, careless or negligent at work, or refuses to work;
(d)swears, curses or uses any abusive, insolent, threatening or
other improper language;
(e) is indecent in language, act or gesture;
(f) commits any assault;
(g) communicates with another prisoner without authority;
(h)leaves his cell or dormitory or place of work or other
appointed place without permission;
(i)wilfully disfigures or damages any part of the prison or any
property which is not his own;
(j) commits any nuisance;
(k)without authority has in his cell or possession any article,
or attempts to obtain any article for the possession of
which authority is required;
(1)without authority gives to or receives from any person any
article;
(m)escapes from prison or from legal custody, or aids or
endeavours to aid the escape of any prisoner, whether the
escape is actually effected or not;
(n) mutinies, or incites other prisoners to mutiny;
(o)commits personal violence against any officer of the
Correctional Services Department;
(p) in any way offends good order and discipline;
(q) attempts to do any of the foregoing things;
(r)wilfully feigns or endeavours to cause illness or wilfully
obstructs cure;
(s)makes false and malicious allegations against an officer of
the Correctional Services Department;
(t) makes repeated groundless complaints;
(u)loses or wilfully damages or destroys any Government
property;
(v)is found to have, without reasonable excuse, traces of a
dangerous drug within the meaning of the Dangerous
Drugs Ordinance in a sample of his urine;
(w)is convicted of a criminal offence committed while a
prisoner.
62. The Superintendent may interrogate any person touching
any alleged offence against prison discipline and determine there-
upon and punish the offender.
63. (1) The Superintendent may order a prisoner, who com-
mits any of the offences enumerated in rule 61, to be punished by
any one or more of the following punishments-
(a) [Deleted, L.N. 3531811
(b) separate confinement for any period not exceeding 28 days;
(c)forfeiture of remission not exceeding 2 months but if the
Superintendent considers that his power of punishment is
insufficient, he shall refer the case to the Commissioner
who may order forfeiture of remission not exceeding 6
months;
(d) forfeiture of privileges for a period not exceeding 3 months;
(e) deprivation of earnings or part thereof,
deduction from earnings of the cost of any Government
property lost, or wilfully damaged or destroyed by the
prisoner.
(IA) Where a prisoner who is detained in custody on remand
or awaiting trial or sentence commits an offence specified in rule 61,
he may be punished if a prison sentence is subsequently given by
forfeiture of any period of remission with which he would otherwise
be credited under rule 69.
(2) Any prisoner who considers himself aggrieved by any
order made by the Superintendent under this rule may, within 48
hours after the issue of such order, notify the Superintendent that he
wishes to appeal to the Commissioner against such order, and the
Superintendent shall forthwith notify the Commissioner accordingly
and shall stay execution of the order pending the hearing of the
appeal.
(3) Upon hearing the appeal, either by the prisoner in person
or by him in writing, the Commissioner shall determine the appeal
and may cancel, vary or confirm the order against which the appeal
is made or may substitute therefor any other order which the
Superintendent was competent to make under paragraph (I):
Provided that the Commissioner shall not substitute a greater
punishment for a lesser punishment without first giving the prisoner
to be punished an opportunity of showing cause why such punish-
ment should not be increased.
64. [Revoked, L.N. 353181]
65. No prisoner shall be subjected to corporal punishment or to
separate confinement unless the Medical Officer has certified in writing
that such prisoner is in a fit condition of health to undergo such
punishment.
66. [Revoked, L.N. 3531811
(j) Restraints
67. (1) Mechanical restraints shall not be used as a punishment or
for any purpose except
(a)to prevent a prisoner from injuring himself or others, or
damaging property, or creating a disturbance;
(b)to ensure the safe custody of prisoners during removal, when
handcuffs may be used;
(c) under the instructions of the Medical Officer.
(2) When it appears to the Superintendent that it is necessary to
place a prisoner under mechanical restraint for any of the reasons
specified in paragraph (1)(a), the Superintendent may order him to be
so placed, and notice thereof shall forthwith be given to one of the
visiting justices of the period and to the Medical Officer.
(3) The Medical Officer on receipt of the aforesaid notice shall
forthwith inform the Superintendent whether he concurs in the order,
and if he does not the Superintendent shall act in accordance with any
recommendations which he makes.
(3A) Where under this rule the Medical Officer gives instructions
for the use of a strait-jacket for the restraint of a violent prisoner he
shall record the use of such restraint in his journal.
(4) No prisoner shall be kept under mechanical restraint longer than
is necessary, or for a longer period than 24 hours unless upon the
written order of one of the visiting justices of the period and the
Commissioner. Such order shall specify the cause thereof and the time
during which the prisoner is to be so kept, and shall be preserved by the
Superintendent as his warrant.
(5) Particulars of every case of mechanical restraint shall be
forthwith entered by the Superintendent in his journal.
(6) No mechanical means of restraint shall be used except of such
patterns and in such manner and under such conditions as may be
approved by the Governor.
68. The Superintendent may order any refractory or violent
prisoner to be temporarily confined in a special cell certified for the
purpose in the same manner as cells to which rule 3 applies, but no
prisoner shall be confined in such a cell as a punishment or after he has
ceased to be refractory or violent.
68A. (1) The Medical Officer may for the purpose of ensuring that
a prisoner does not cause harm or hardship to himself or to some other
person, order that prisoner to be confined in a protected room certified
in the same manner as rooms to which rule 3 applies, but no prisoner
shall be confined in such a room as a punishment or after he has ceased
to be likely to cause such harm or hardship.
(2) Particulars of every case of confinement under this rule shall be
forthwith entered by the Medical Officer in his journal.
(4) REMISSION
69. (1) A prisoner serving a sentence of imprisonment for an actual
term of more than 1 month may, on the ground of his industry and good
conduct, be granted remission in accordance with the provisions of this
rule:
Provided that this rule shall not permit the reduction of the actual
term to less than 31 days.
(2) The remission granted under this rule shall not exceed one-third
of the total of the actual term and any period spent in custody taken
into account under section 67A of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance
(which relates to the computation of a sentence of imprisonment).
(3) For the purposes of this rule-
(a)a person committed to prison in default of payment of a sum
adjudged to be paid by a conviction shall be treated as
serving a sentence of imprisonment; and
(b)consecutive terms of imprisonment shall be treated as one
term.
(4) This rule shall have effect subject to any disciplinary award or
forfeiture of remission, and shall not apply to a prisoner serving a
sentence of imprisonment for life.
(4A) This rule shall not apply in the case of a sentence of
imprisonment passed before 12 August 1983, and in any such case
revoked rule 69 shall apply.
(5) In this rule-
(a)'actual term' means the term of a sentence of imprisonment
as reduced by section 67A of the Criminal Procedure
Ordinance;
(b)'revoked rule W' means the rule 69 of these rules that was
deleted by the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Ordinance
1983.
69A. (1) The Commissioner shall submit to the Governor for
review the case of any prisoner of any category specified in the first
column of paragraph (2) at the intervals specified in relation thereto
in the second column of paragraph (2).
(2) First Column Second Column
(i) Imprisoned for a term After 4 years and every 2
exceeding 6 years (other years thereafter.
than (ii)).
(ii) Imprioned for life. After 4 years and every 2
years thereafter.
(iii) Detained during Her After 2 years and every 2
Majesty's Pleasure. years thereafter.
(iv) Under 21 at the date of After 1 year and every
conviction of the offence years thereafter until 21
for which imprisoned. years of age is attained
and thereafter every 2
years.
(3) Nothing in this rule shall prevent the Governor, in his
direction, from reviewing the case of any prisoner at any time.
(4) When the case of any prisoner falls to be dealt with under
this rule, reports shall be submitted-
(a) by the Medical Officer, on the mental and physical condition
of the prisoner and whether or not, in his opinion,
imprisonment has had or is likely to have an injuries
effect on the prisoner's health;
(b) by the Superintendent, on the conduct and industry of the
prisoner in prison and on any matter which might, in his
opinion, be relevant to the review.
(5) STAFF
(a) General
70. The Pensions Ordinance, the Colonial Regulations, the
Regulations of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service and the
Regulations of the Hong Kong Government for the time being in force
save in so far as they are inconsistent with these rules shall apply to all
officers of the Correctional Services Department and other persons
employed in the prisons subject nevertheless to any special
considerations in respect of the appointment of any particular officer or
person.
71. Every officer of the Correctional Services Department shall
obey the lawful commands and orders of his superior in rank and of any
officer placed in authority over him.
72. Every officer of the Correctional Services Department shall
direct the attention of the Superintendent to any prisoner (whether
he complains or not) who appears to be out of health or whose state
of mind appears to be deserving of special notice and care, and the
Superintendent shall without delay bring such cases to the ncitice of
the Medical Officer.
73. An officer of the Correctio nal Services Department shall not
(a)have any pecuniary or other dealing whatsoever with or on
behalf of any prisoner, or employ any prisoner on his private
account;
(b)sell or let, nor allow to be sold or let, nor be interested in the
selling or letting of, any article to a prisoner;
(c)receive, at any time or on any pretext whatsoever, any money,
fee, or gratuity of any kind for the admission of any visitors to
the prison or to prisoners, or from or on behalf of any
prisoner;
(d)borrow money from any contractor for the supply of food or
other articles for the use of the prison;
(edirectly or indirectly, have any interest in any contract for the
supply of food or other articles for the use of the prison, nor
shall he, under any pretext whatsoever, receive any fee or
gratuity from any such person;
lend money on interest, or in consideration of the payment or
promise of repayment of a larger sum, or on any other
valuable consideration whatsoever.
74. An officer of the Correctional Services Department shall not
bring in or carry out, or knowingly allow to be brought in or carried out,
of the prison any article of private, or Government, property except in
the execution of his duty or with the authority of the Superintendent.
75. (1) An officer of the Correctional Services Department shall not
use or consume in the prison, nor take into the prison, nor have therein,
except as required by these rules, any intoxicating liquor, opium or other
drug, or any other unauthorized article.
(2) An officer of the Correctional Services Department may carry in
a prison money or tobacco for his own personal use.
76. Any officer of the Correctional Services Department who,
without lawful authority
(a)makes any communication to any person whatsoever
concerning the prison or prisoners;
(b)communicates to the public press information derived from
official sources or connected with his duties or the prison,
commits a breach of confidence and shall be liable to dismissal.
(b) Senior Officers
(i) Commissioner
77. (1) The Commissioner shall, subject to the orders and
directions of the Governor, have the administrative command and
direction of all prisons and such other institutions as may be placed
under his control, and the officers of the Correctional Services
Department and may transfer for duty anywhere within Hong Kong any
such officer.
(2) The Commissioner may, subject to the provisions of these rules
and to the orders and directions of the Governor, from time to time
frame orders and regulations for the observance of all officers of the
Correctional Services Department.
(3) The Commissioner shall periodically visit and inspect all
institutions under his control.
(4) The Commissioner shall issue such orders as may be necessary
for the government of all institutions under his control in conformity
with these rules, and for the discipline of the persons, other than
subordinate officers, employed therein.
(5)-(6) [Deleted, L.N. 3531811
(7) [Deleted, L.N. 154177]
(8) The Commissioner shall pay into the Correctional Services
Department Welfare Fund all moneys received by him in payment of
fines.
(9) The Commissioner may permit persons of respectability to view
the institutions under his control at such times as he may approve.
Visitors shall, at all times, be accompanied by an officer of the
Correctional Services Department.
(10) The Commissioner shall ensure compliance with the provisions
of section 20 of the Ordinance at all times.
(11) The Commissioner may exercise all or any of the powers
conferred by these rules on the Superintendent and may perform all or
any of the duties prescribed for him.
(ii) Deputy Commissioner
78. The Deputy Commissioner shall, under the Commissioner, be
responsible for the general control of the Correctional Services
Department.
(iiA) Assistant Commissioner and Senior Superintendent
78A. An Assistant Commissioner and a Senior Superintendent
may exercise all the powers and shall perform all the duties conferred or
imposed by these rules on a Superintendent.
(iii) Superintendent
79. The Superintendent (or other officer in charge of a prison,
whatever his or her rank may be) shall supervise and control all
matters in connexion with the prison of which he or she may be
in charge and shall be responsible to the Commissioner for the
conduct and treatment of the officers of the Correctional Services
Department and prisoners under his control and for the due
observance by such officers and prisoners of the provisions of these
rules and of all orders issued thereunder.
80. (1) The Superintendent shall strictly conform to these
rules, and he shall be responsible for their due observance by others.
(2) The Superintendent shall keep a journal in which he shall
enter such matters as he may be directed.
81. The Superintendent shall observe the conduct of the sub-
ordinate officers and other persons employed in the prisons and shall
be responsible for the maintenance of strict discipline throughout
the prison.
82. The Superintendent shall ensure that every officer is fully
instructed in his duties.
83. The Superintendent shall transmit to the Commissioner
without delay any report or complaint which any subordinate officer
or other person employed in the prisons may make to him. He
shall on no. account suppress it, but he may make such explanation
as may appear to him to be necessary.
84. The Superintendent shall ensure that all gates are locked at
the proper times and that all keys of the prison are kept in the
authorized place or in the possession of the authorized officers, and
he shall not allow any key of the prison to be taken outside the
prison.
85. The Superintendent shall-
(a) take every precaution against fire or the escape of prisoners;
(b)cause to be thoroughly examined daily all the wards, cells,
bolts and locks of the prison;
(c)cause to be inspected weekly all the rooms, workshops,
halls and dormitories thereof, and a record to be kept of
such inspections; and
(d)ensure that adequate measures of security are taken in the
armoury.
86. (1) The Superintendent may, at any time, order the per-
son or property of any subordinate officer or other person employed
in the prisons to be searched if he has reason to suspect that such
officer or person is trafficking in articles prohibited by law,
(2) All such searches shall be recorded in a book which shall be
shown to the Commissioner on his inspections.
(3) The Superintendent may detain any subordinate officer or other
person employed in the prisons who has been searched by his order
under paragraph (1) if he has reason to believe that an ofrence has been
committed by such officer or person.
(4) If the Superintendent detains any subordinate officer or other
person employed in the prisons under paragraph (3), he shall, as soon
as he is able to do so, take such officer or person to the nearest police
station or deliver him into the custody of a police officer.
87. The Superintendent shall take proper means to ensure that
articles prohibited by law and articles which, in his opinion, are
objectionable are not brought into the prison by visitors.
88. (1) The Superintendent may demand the name, address
and evidence of identification of any v visitor to a prisoner and may,
on reasonable grounds of suspicion, require every such male visitor
to be searched, and may direct a female to search every such female
visitor provided that such a search shall, under no circumstances,
take place in the presence of another visitor or any prisoner.
(2) Every such visitor who objects to such a search may be
refused permission to see a prisoner in which event the Superintendent
shall record the fact in his journal.
(3) The Superintendent may remove from the prison any such
visitor whose conduct is improper in which event he shall record the
fact in his journal.
89. (1) The Superintendent shall frequently test the quality and
quantity of the rations supplied to the prisoners.
(2) He shall, from time to time, visit the prisoners at their meals, and
shall inquire into any complaint which may be made to him regarding
their rations.
90. The Superintendent shall-
(a) enforce the highest possible degree of cleanliness-
(i) in every part of the prison;
(ii) in the persons of the prisoners and their clothes and
bedding;
(b)ensure that the clothing and bedding of prisoners are in
proper repair.
91. (1) The Superintendent shall deliver daily to the Medical
Officer separate lists containing the names and numbers
(a) of prisoners under punishment;
(b)of prisoners who have complained of sickness or any other
ailment, whether he considers such complaints groundless
or not;
(c) [Deleted, L.N. 3531811
(2) The Superintendent shall-
(a)take care that no prisoner is subject to any punishment
which the Medical Officer is satisfied the prisoner is in-
capable of undergoing;
(b)consider the Medical Officer's recommendations for the
supply of any additional bedding, or the alteration of the
diet of any prisoner, or to any alteration of discipline or
treatment in the case of any prisoner whose mind or body
requires it. If he is unable to approve any such recom-
mendation of the Medical Officer, he shall so inform him in
writing of the reasons for refusal, and shall report the facts
to the Commissioner.
(3) The Superintendent shall report to the Medical Officer any
case of abnormal behaviour, insanity or apparent insanity among
prisoners.
92. The Superintendent shall make daily visits to the hospital
and see all prisoners therein. He shall satisfy himself that proper
arrangements are made for the safe custody of the sick prisoners, and
that discipline is maintained, so far as is consistent with the medical
treatment prescribed for them.
93. (1) The Superintendent shall-
(a)pay attention to the ventilation, drainage, and sanitary
condition of the prison, and take such measures as may be
necessary to maintain them in perfect order;
(b)in the company of the Medical Officer at intervals not
exceeding 2 weeks examine the washing-places, baths and
closets.
(2) Every officer shall report as soon as they are brought to his
notice, any defects discovered in such washing-places, baths and
closets.
94. The Superintendent shall-
(a)exercise a close and constant personal supervision of the
whole prison;
(b)visit and inspect daily every part of the prison where
prisoners are employed or confined;
(c) visit the prison by night at least twice a fortnight;
(d)give special attention to every prisoner who for any reason
is confined to his cell.
95. (1) The Superintendent shall hear daily all reports at such
hours as may be most convenient.
(2) The Superintendent shall ensure that every prisoner having a
complaint to make or a request to prefer to him shall have ample
facilities for so doing, and he shall take all the necessary steps to
redress all grievances so far as is possible.
96. The Superintendent shall assist the police in the identification
of prisoners, and shall, for this purpose, give all such information within
his knowledge.
97. The Superintendent shall-
(a) exercise a general supervision over stores and transport;
(b)at frequent intervals check items in stores against the
numbers or quantities in the store ledger in order to ascertain
whether they agree;
(c)from time to time check moneys and property belonging to
prisoners and ensure that they are properly kept.
98. The Superintendent shall, on the occasion of a prisoner who is
committed for trial, being served with a copy of the indictment, with the
notice of trial endorsed thereon or annexed thereto, ask him if he wishes
to see a legal adviser or if he wishes to call witnesses for his defence,
and shall at once inform the police authorities in order that any such
witnesses may, if required be summoned to appear at his trial.
99. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the production of
all prisoners for trial before the High Court or District Court, and he
shall take measures as he may deem necessary for their safe custody.
100. The Superintendent shall be responsible for the discharge of all
prisoners as soon as they are entitled to be released for any reason
whatsoever.
101. The Superintendent shall whenever a violent prisoner cannot
be restrained by normal means and whose violence is, in his opinion,
due to the prisoner's mental condition, or disease report the fact to the
Medical Officer, and shall act on his instructions.
102. The Superintendent shall attend on every occasion when
corporal punishment is inflicted within the prison. He shall enter in his
journal the hour at which the punishment was inflicted, the number of
strokes and any order which he or the Medical Officer may have given
on the occasion.
103. The Superintendent shall attend at every execution, and shall
enter in his journal the hour when it occurred.
104. (1) Upon the death of a prisoner the Superintendent shall give
immediate notice thereof to the coroner, the Commissioner and the
Commissioner of Police and, where practicable, to the nearest relative of
the deceased.
(IA) In the case of a prisoner undergoing trial, notice shall also be
given to the judge, District Judge or magistrate presiding thereat.
(2) After any death inquiry on a prisoner the Superintendent shall
report to the Commissioner the finding and such other facts of
importance as may arise at such inquiry.
105. (1) In the absence of the Superintendent his duties and powers
shall devolve upon the officer detailed by the Commissioner to act in
his place.
(2) The Superintendent may delegate to the Chief Officer such
duties and powers as the Commissioner may, from time to time,
approve.
(iv) Chief Officer
106. The Chief Officer shall not absent himself from his duties
without the permission of the Superintendent.
107. The Chief Officer shall assist in the general superintendence of
the officers of the Correctional Services Department and prisoners and
in the details of duties, and shall report to the Superintendent any
misconduct or disobedience or orders on the part of the sub~ ordinate
officers or prisoners.
108. The Chief Officer shall be responsible to the Superintendent
that the details of duties connected with the prison are carried out with
promptness and regularity, and in strict accordance with these rules and
the Superintendent's orders: He shall also enforce the greatest
economy.
109. The Chief Officer shall ensure that the officers of the
Correctional Services Department are in all respects fit for, and properly
acquainted with, their duties. He shall also ensure that new orders are
communicated to them.
110. The Chief Officer shall restrain by his authority every tendency
to oppression or undue harshness on the part of the officers of the
Correctional Services Department.
111. The Chief Officer shall at once communicate to the Super~
intendent every circumstance, which may come to his knowledge, likely
to affect the security, health or discipline of the prisoners, or the
efficiency of the officers of the Correctional Services Department or
anything which may in any way require his attention.
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;
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;
(i)report immediately to the Superintendent any neglect of duty
or misconduct which may come to his knowledge.
117. An officer not below the rank of Chief Officer shall accompany
the visiting justices in their visits of inspection and bring before them
any prisoner who wishes to see them.
118. The Chief Officer shall
(a) frequently attend the issuing of the prisoners' meals;
(b)ensure that every article of food supplied for the use of the
prisoners is sound and of good quality;
(c)ensure that the scales, weights and measures in use in the
prison for the issue and distribution of provisions and stores
are accurate and in good order.
119. The Chief Officer shall ensure that the prisoners' clothing is
kept in good state of repair, their hair kept trimmed, and their washing,
hair clipping and personal ablutions attended to.
120. The Chief Officer shall carry out the orders of the Commissioner
as to the safe custody of keys during the night.
121. The Chief Officer shall make weekly inspections of the- quarters
occupied by officers of the Correctional Services Department, and shall
report the result of his inspection to the Superintendent.
122. The Chief Officer shall supervise the exercise of the fire party at
least once in every month.
123. In the absence of the Chief Officer his duties shall be performed
by the officer detailed by the Superintendent to perform them.
124-125. [Revoked, L.N. 44166]
(c) Subordinate Officers
126. The Superintendent shall place in the immediate char charge of
the Principal Officers certain prisoners and parts of the prison and they
shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline
among such prisoners and in such portions of the prison.
127. The Principal Officers shall ensure that the officers under them
report for duty and leave for and return from their meals punctually, and
it shall be their duty to report any unpunctuality to the Superintendent.
128. The Principal Officers shall
(a) ensure that all prisoners are kept strictly to their labour;
(b)shall diligently observe the behaviour of all subordinate
officers and prisoners;
(c)ensure strict adherence to these rules and to the orders of any
senior officer;
(d)report immediately to the Chief Officer any neglect or
misconduct on the part of any officer of the Correctional
Services Department or prisoner which may come to their
knowledge;
(e) superintend the issuing of prisoners' meals.
129. The Principal Officers shall personally attend to the execution
of orders as to punishment inflicted on prisoners, and shall ensure that
all prisoners under punishment are provided with necessaries.
130. The Principal Officers shall
(a)frequently inspect every part of the prison placed under their
immediate charge;
(b)inspect all locks, bars, bolts and other measures of security to
ensure that they are in good order;
(c)ensure that the prisoners are not in possession of any article
without authority, for which purpose they may frequently
search the prisoners;
(d) ensure that fire appliances are in good working order;
(e)ensure that the fire buckets are at all times kept properly filled;
ensure that the water pipes and cocks are in good working
order, and that no leakages exist.
131. The Principal Officers shall check the number of prisoners in
their immediate charge and shall supervise the unlocking and locking
up of such prisoners.
132. The Principal Officers shall, after the locking up of all prisoners
in their immediate charge, receive all keys and hand them over to the
officer in charge of the next shift.
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133. In the absence of a Principal Officer his duties shall be
performed by the officer detailed by the Superintendent to perform
them.
134. Subordinate officers shall obey the lawful commands and
orders of the Commissioner, their superiors in rank and of any officer
placed in authority over them and shall perform such duties as may be
ordered by them.
135. Subordinate officers shall frequently examine the locks, bars,
bolts and other measures of security, the state of the cells and the
bedding of the prisoners, and shall seize and deliver forthwith to a
superior officer all articles for the possession of which no authority has
been given.
136. Officers of the Correctional Services Department shall keep
their keys attached on their key chains and shall on leaving their posts
deliver them to the officer appointed to receive them. They shall on no
account take their keys out of the prison.
137. Subordinate officers shall, when on duty, appear correctly and
neatly dressed in the uniform approved for their rank.
138. Subordinate officers shall
(a) treat the prisoners with kindness and humanity;
(b)listen patiently to any prisoner Who has a complaint to make;
(c)inform the Chief Officer when any prisoner desires to see him
or the Superintendent;
(d)be firm in maintaining order and discipline and in enforcing
observance of these rules and the orders of any senior officer.
139. (1) Subordinate officers may be granted leave on any day in
lieu of any general holiday.
(2) Casual leave and vacation leave may be granted in accordance
with the Regulations of the Hong Kong Government.
140. (1) Medical treatment and sick leave may be granted to or
withheld from subordinate officers under the provisions of the
Regulations of the Hong Kong Government.
(2) Every officer of the Correctional Services Department received
into hospital for observation and who is subsequently certified to be
malingering shall receive no pay, for the period during which he was
under observation, and all hospital expenses and charges incidental
thereto shall be paid by such officer.
(3) Subordinate officers shall go into hospital when ordered to do
so by the Medical Officer and shall remain in hospital so long as the
Medical Officer in charge of the hospital directs. They shall, while in
hospital, obey all hospital regulations.
141. (1) Subordinate officers shall not sleep out of such quarters as
the Government may assign to them without the permission of a
Superintendent.
(2) [Deleted, L.N. 2174]
(3) A subordinate officer occupying Government quarters shall not
let lodgings therein.
141A. If an officer of the Correctional Services Department or other
person employed in the prisons is discharged or dismissed, or resigns,
retires or dies, the quarters which he has occupied shall, when the
Commissioner so requires, be delivered up to the Government.
142. Rules 134 to 140 inclusive shall apply to all other persons
employed in the prisons.
(d) Medical
(i) Medical Officer
143. The Medical Officer shall
(a)have the medical charge and shall be responsible for the
treatment when sick of all the prisoners in a prison;
(b)give medical advice and assistance, including medicines, to
the officers of the Correctional Services Department and their
families;
(c)keep such statistical records and furnish such returns and
reports as may be ordered by the Commissioner relative to the
health and medical treatment of such officers and prisoners,
the sanitary conditions of a prison and of the quarters
occupied by such officers.
144. The Medical Officer shall
(a)visit every prison under his charge at times to be arranged by
the Commissioner, or at such other times as may be
necessary;
(b)every day see such of the prisoners who complain of illness
and report in writing to the Superintendent their fitness or
otherwise for labour;
(c)for the information of the Superintendent, enter in a book kept
for that purpose all directions which he may deem necessary
to give relative to the treatment of any prisoner not admitted
to the hospital;
(d) make daily visits to the sick in the prison hospital;
(e)attend at once any officer of the Correctional Services
Department or prisoner on the receipt of information that he is
seriously ill;
make daily visits to all prisoners undergoing punishment, in
separate confinement, or under special discipline;
(g)make daily examinations of the newly admitted prisoners and
pass them fit for labour or otherwise;
(h)frequently examine the washing-places, baths and other
provision for purposes of cleanliness and sanitation to ensure
the efficient working thereof, and report forthwith all defects
in connexion therewith to the Superintendent;
(i)immediately before punishment is inflicted examine the
prisoner and satisfy himself that he is both mentally and
physically fit to undergo punishment, and shall make such
recommendations for preventing injury to the prisoner's
health as he may deem necessary, and the Superintendent
shall carry such recommendations into effect;
(j)attend on every occasion when corporal punishment is
inflicted in the prisons, and ensure obedience of his
instructions for the prevention of injury to the health of a
prisoner;
(k) attend every execution.
145. The Medical Officer shall
(a)examine frequently the cooked and uncooked food of the
prisoners;
(b) report to the Superintendent as to the quality of such food;
(c) report as to the sufficiency of clothing and bedding;
(d) report any deficiency in the quality or quantity of water;
(e)report any cause whatsoever which may affect the health of
the prisoners.
146. The Medical Officer shall take such action and employ such
treatment as he may consider necessary or expedient for the prevention,
as far as possible, or mitigation of any epidemic or endemic contagious
or infectious disease in a prison.
147. The Medical Officer shall give written directions for the
segregation of prisoners having infectious complaints, or suspected of
having them, and for cleansing, disinfecting or destroying any infected
apparel or bedding.
148. (1) The Medical Officer shall
(a)report in writing to the Superintendent any prisoner who in
his opinion, it is necessary so to report for medical reasons;
(b)make recommendations which appear to him to be necessary
for the alteration of the discipline or treatment of such
prisoner, or for the supply of additional articles to him.
(2) The Medical Officer shall make his recommendations in writing
to the Commissioner for transmission to the Governor whenever he is of
opinion that the life of any prisoner will be endangered by his
continuance in prison, or that any sick prisoner will not survive his
sentence, or is totally or permanently unfit for prison sentence.
149. The Medical Officer shall enter in a journal to be kept in the
prison-
(a)any observation or suggestion he may deem necessary to
make regarding the food served to prisoners or with regard
to any other matter connected with their health;
(b)a short daily record of all sick prisoners under treatment
containing particulars as to whether they are in hospital or
not, their names, the nature of their complaints, and the
treatment prescribed.
150. The Medical Officer shall on the death of any prisoner
forthwith enter in his journal the following particulars-
(a) the time the deceased was taken ill;
(b) the time the illness was first reported to him;
(c) the nature of the disease;
(d)the time of death, with an account of the appearances after
death (in cases when a post mortem examination has been
made) and such further remarks which, in his opinion, are
necessary.
151. The Medical Officer shall examine every prisoner on the
day prior to his discharge from prison and certify as to his fitness to
leave the prison, and to such other particulars regarding him as may
be necessary.
152. The Superintendent may place at the disposal of the
Medical Officer well-behaved prisoners for the purpose of attending
on the sick and for the performance of such other work in connexion
with a hospital as may be necessary.
153. The Medical Officer shall report to the Superintendent any
irregularity in a prison hospital which may come to his knowledge or
any difficulty or obstruction which he may meet with in the perform-
ance of his duty.
154. (1) The Medical Officer shall ensure that all medicines and
stimulants are securely locked up and not accessible to any prisoner.
(2) Medicine shall not be administered to any prisoner without
the Medical Officer's instructions except in case of urgent necessity.
155. [Revoked, L.N. 651691
156. The Medical Officer shall submit his journal for the Com-
missioner's inspection at least once every month and shall report at
the same time on the condition of the prison and the state of health
of the prisoners and officers, recording any want of cleanliness,
proper drainage, warmth, ventilation, or any insufficiency or bad
quality of the bedding, clothing, provisions or water.
157. The Medical Officer shall, as soon as possible after the 31
December in each year, deliver to the Commissioner for transmission to
the Director of Medical and Health Services a report containing
(a)the number of sick among the prisoners for the year just
ended;
(b) the rate of mortality among the prisoners;
(c)particulars as to the state of the sanitary conditions of the
prisons;
(d)the type of diseases most prevalent in the prisons, and the
defects in the construction or management of the prisons to
which such diseases may be attributable;
(e)the precautions to be taken to prevent the recurrence of such
diseases.
158. The Medical Officer shall report to the Commissioner
(a)the use of a strait-jacket for the restraint of a violent prisoner
under rule 67; and
(b)the confinement in a protected room of any prisoner under
rule 68A.
159. The Medical Officer shall conform to these rules and the
Commissioner's orders, and shall support the Superintendent in the
maintenance of discipline and order and assist him in the safe custody
of the prisoners.
160. The Medical Officer or, if the prisoner shall have been sent to a
mental hospital for observation, the medical officer in charge of such
hospital shall keep under constant and special observation every
prisoner confined under sentence of death in prison, and shall not later
than 7 days after the date of the sentence, submit to the Superintendent
a report on such prisoner's mental condition for immediate transmission
to the Governor.
161. The Medical Officer shall draw the attention of the
Superintendent to any prisoner who he may have reason to think has
suicidal intentions in order that special observation may be kept on
such prisoner, and the Superintendent shall, without delay, direct that
such prisoner be observed at frequent intervals.
(ii) Chief Officer on Hospital Duties
162. A Chief Officer when appointed to a prison hospital shall be on
duty at such hours as the Commissioner may direct and shall not
absent himself from his duties without the permission of the
Superintendent.
163. (1) The Chief Officer appointed to a prison hospital shall have
the charge and custody of all the drugs, surgery stock, surgical
instruments and appliances, and shall be responsible to ensure that
they are kept in good and proper order in accordance with the
instructions of the Medical Officer.
(2) He may, if qualified, compound the prescriptions issued by the
Medical Officer and shall issue the surgical stock and medicines in
accordance with his instructions.
(3) He shall not, except in cases of urgent necessity, issue any
medicines or surgical appliances without the sanction of the Medical
Officer.
(4) He shall keep a record of the receipt and issue of drugs and
shall perform such other clerical work in connexion with his hospital
duties as he may be directed.
(5) He shall attend on the Medical Officer as directed and shall
give such assistance in the examination of prisoners or in the
performance of operations as may be required.
(6) He shall, irrespective of the time, sleep in the prison hospital if
required so to do in cases of emergency or serious illness.
(7) He shall wear uniform if so ordered.
164. In the absence of the Chief Officer appointed to a prison
hospital, his duties shall be performed by a Principal Officer.
Principal Officers on Hospital Duties
165. The rules relating to a Chief Officer appointed to a prison
hospital shall be equally applicable to a Principal Officer on duty in a
prison hospital, whose further duty shall be to assist the Chief Officer
appointed to the prison hospital and to perform such other duties as
the Commissioner, Superintendent or the Medical Officer may order.
Other Staff on Hospital Duties
166. Subordinate officers on duty in a prison hospital shall carry out
the medical instructions of the Medical Officer. In all other respects
they shall be subject to these rules and to the Commissioner's orders.
(e) Chaplains
167. (1) The chaplains of the various denominations appointed by
the Governor shall have access to the prisoners at all reasonable times.
(2) The chaplains shall conduct religious services on such days as
are suitable in the prisons in their charge.
168. The chaplains shall, as soon as is conveniently possible,
inform the Superintendent
(a)of any abuse or impropriety in the prison which may come to
their knowledge;
(b)whenever they are of opinion that the mind of a prisoner may
be injuriously affected by any punishment awarded.
169. (1) The chaplains shall administer the Holy Sacrament of the
Lord's Supper on suitable occasions to all prisoners who wish to
communicate.
(2) The time of the celebration of Holy Communion shall be
notified in advance, and it shall be the duty of the communicants to
inform the chaplains of their intention before the appointed times.
170. The chaplains shall, as soon as possible after 31 December in
each year, send to the Commissioner a report containing all matters
connected with their office which they consider necessary to bring to
the notice of the Commissioner.
(f) Secretary
171. The Secretary shall have charge of the clerical staff and shall
be responsible for the proper keeping of stores and accounts.
(g) Stores Control Officer and Sub-storekeepers
172. The Stores Control Officer and every Sub-storekeeper shall
(a)be responsible for the due receipt, custody and issue of all
stores in such manner as the Commissioner may, from time to
time, direct;
(b)ensure that all stores are kept in an orderly and systematic
manner in the appointed place;
(e)be responsible for the proper marking, before issue, of all
articles which require marking;
(d)ensure the safe custody of all stores and shall keep them
properly locked up except when receiving or issuing goods;
(e)be responsible every day before leaving the prison for the
proper locking up of all stores;
leave with the Gate Keeper the store-room keys securely
locked up in a box of which only the Superintendent and
himself shall have a key;
(g)not concern himself with any business not connected with
his office.
(h) Clerical Staff
173. The members of the clerical staff shall be treated as a
whole and their duties may be interchanged, at any time, at the
discretion of the Commissioner.
174. (1) The clerks shall attend to their duties at such hours as
the Commissioner may direct.
(2) The clerks shall be allowed leave on Saturday afternoons
and general holidays or time off in lieu thereof when ordered to
report for duty on such days.
175-187. [Revoked, L.N. 44166]
PART II
SPECIAL RULES FOR PARTICULAR CLASS OF PRISONERS
(1) PRISONERS AWAITING TRIAL
(a) General
188. (1) The following rules shall apply to persons (hereinafter
referred to as prisoners awaiting trial) committed to prison for safe
custody in any of the following circumstances-
(a) on their committal for trial for any indictable offence;
(aa) on their detention pursuant to an order of transfer made
under section 88 of the Magistrates Ordinance;
(b)on their detention pending the hearing before a magistrate
of a charge against them on an indictable offence;
(c)on their detention pending the hearing of an information
or complaint against them;
(d)on their detention in any proceedings under the Extradi-
tion (Hong Kong) Ordinance, and the Extradition Acts
1870 and 1873, whether pending the extradition proceed-
ings or awaiting their surrender;
(da) on their detention in any proceedings under the Fugitive
Offenders Act 1967;
(e)on their detention in any proceedings under the Chinese
Extradition Ordinance, whether pending the extradition
proceedings or awaiting their surrender;
(ea) on their detention by virtue of the Immigration Ordinance;
whose cases have been referred back to a magistrate
under the provisions of sections 10 and 11 of the Criminal
Procedure Ordinance, while the cases are being so dealt
with;
(g) debtors;
(h)on their commitment under section 27 or 29 of the Bank-
ruptcy Ordinance;
(i)who have been declared by any enactment in force in Hong
Kong to be or are to be treated as prisoners awaiting trial.
(2) Where any of the circumstances stated in paragraph (1)
becomes applicable to a person who is already a convicted prisoner,
rules 204 and 206 shall apply to him as if he were a prisoner awaiting
trial.
(b) Admission and Treatment
189. A prisoner awaiting trial shall not be required to take
a bath on reception, if, on the application of the prisoner, the
Superintendent decides that it is unnecessary, or the Medical Officer
states that it is for medical reasons inadvisable.
190. Prisoners awaiting trial shall be kept apart from convicted
prisoners and shall not be allowed to associate with them at any
time.
191. The Superintendent may modify the routine of the prison
in regard to any class of prisoners awaiting trial, so far as to dispense
with any practice which, in the Superintendent's opinion, is clearly
unnecessary in the case of that particular class of prisoners.
(c) Food and Clothing
192. Every prisoner awaiting trial may procure for himself, or
receive at proper hours, food and malt liquor. If he does not
provide himself with food, he shall receive the prison diet.
193. Every prisoner awaiting trial who prefers to provide his
own food for any meal shall give notice thereof in advance of the
time the meal is required, but the Superintendent shall not permit
any such prisoner to receive any prison diet for the meal for which he
procures or receives food at his own expense.
194. Articles of food, which shall be received only at hours to be
fixed from time to time for the purpose, shall be inspected by the
receiving officer and shall be subject to such restrictions as may be
necessary to prevent luxury or waste.
195. Every prisoner awaiting trial shall not, during any period
of 24 hours, receive or purchase more than one pint of malt liquor or
cider, or more than half a pint of wine.
196. (1) Every prisoner awaiting trial may wear his own clothes if
sufficient and fit for use, and provided they are not required to be
preserved for the purpose of justice.
(2) Such prisoner may also procure for himself or receive, such
articles of clothing, at such hours, as may be approved by the
Superintendent.
197. (1) The Medical Officer may, for the purpose of preventing the
introduction or spread of infectious disease, order that the clothes of a
prisoner awaiting trial, who is allowed to wear his own clothes in prison,
be disinfected as speedily as possible.
(2) During the process of such disinfection such prisoner may
wear prison clothing.
198. Every prisoner awaiting trial shall not sell or transfer to any
other person any article whatsoever allowed to be introduced into the
prison for his own use.
(d) Cleanliness
199. The hair of every prisoner awaiting trial may be cut but not in
such a manner as may alter his appearance.
200. Every prisoner awaiting trial shall
(a)make his bed and clean the room, toilet and surrounds, and
yard in his occupation every morning;
(b)keep clean and in good order the furniture, utensils, clothing
and bedding appropriated for his use.
(e) Employment
201. Every prisoner awaiting trial shall have the option of
employment in the service or industries of the prison at his election. In
the event of a prisoner electing to be so employed he shall receive
payment in accordance with rates to be fixed by the Commissioner.
(f) Papers, etc.
202. (1) The Superintendent shall, on the application of any prisoner
awaiting trial, permit him to have any books, papers or documents in his
possession at the time of his arrest, which may not be required to be
produced in evidence, and are not reasonably suspected of forming
part of any property improperly acquired by him, or are not for some
special reason required to be taken from him for the purposes of justice.
(2) Any such prisoner shall have supplied to him, at his own
expense, such newspapers, or other means of occupation as are not, in
the opinion of the Superintendent, of an objectionable nature.
(g) Visits and Communications
203. (1) Every prisoner awaiting trial shall, subject to the order of the
Superintendent, be permitted to be visited by one visitor, or if
circumstances permit, by two at the same time, for a quarter of an hour
on any week day, during such hour as may from time to time be
appointed.
(2) The Superintendent may, in special cases, permit the visit to be
prolonged, and allow more than 2 visitors to visit such prisoner at one
time.
204. Every prisoner awaiting trial may for the purposes of his
defence receive a visit from a registered medical practitioner selected by
him or by his friends or legal adviser, under the same conditions as
apply to a visit by his legal adviser.
205. Every prisoner awaiting trial who is in prison in default of bail
shall be permitted to see any of his relatives or friends, on any week
day, at any reasonable hour, for the bona fide purpose of providing bail.
206. (1) Every prisoner awaiting trial may send and receive letters at
all reasonable times and shall be furnished by the Superintendent with a
reasonable amount of paper and other writing materials for purpose of
communicating with his friends or for preparing his defence.
(2) Any confidential written communication, prepared as
instructions to counsel or solicitor of such prisoner, may be delivered
personally to such counsel, or solicitor, or his authorized clerk without
previous censoring by an officer of the prisons.
(3) All other written communications shall be treated as letters and
censored in accordance with the provisions of rule 47(b) and shall not
be sent out of the prison without the prior authority of the
Superintendent.
207. It shall not be compulsory for any prisoner awaiting trial to
attend any religious service but he shall be ordinarily entitled to attend
religious services of his religion conducted in the prison in which he is
confined.
(h) Miscellaneous
208. (1) The visiting justices or the Superintendent, before granting
any permission which by these rules they are authorized or required to
grant, shall satisfy themselves that it can be granted without interfering
with the security, good order and government of the prison.
(2) If there is any abuse of the facilities so granted, the visiting
justices shall have power to suspend or withdraw such permission,
and the Superintendent may withdraw it if granted by himself, or
suspend it if granted by the visiting justices, if the case is urgent,
provided he reports the case as soon as possible to the visiting justices.
209. (1) Every prisoner charged with a capital offence shall be kept
under special observation at all times, and the Medical Officer shall
keep a written record, in which entries shall be made from time to time,
of the prisoner's physical and mental condition.
(2) The Medical Officer may, if he considers that it will be of
assistance to him in forming an opinion as to the mental condition of
such prisoner, apply to the Registrar of the Supreme Court for a copy of
the depositions taken before the magistrate.
(2) APPELLANTS
210. The following rules apply to persons (hereinafter referred to as
appellants) committed to prison for safe custody
(a)who have lodged an appeal to which section 105 or 113 of the
Magistrates Ordinance applies and have obtained a stay of
execution or sentence under the provisions of section 118
thereof, or
(b)who have been committed under section 81(3)(b) of the
Criminal Procedure Ordinance; or
(e)who, as appellants, have not been admitted to bail under
section 83R of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance;
but their application to prisoners who are under sentence of death shall
be subject to the rules applying to those prisoners.
211. Every appellant shall have the option of employment in the
service or industries of the prison at his election. In the event of an
appellant electing to be so employed he shall receive payment in
accordance with rates to be fixed by the Commissioner.
212. If an appellant is ordered by a judge to be released otherwise
than on bail pending the hearing of his appeal, payment of all sums of
money earned by him under the provisions of rule 211 shall be paid to
him.
213. Every appellant may for the purposes of his appeal receive a
visit from a registered medical practitioner selected by him or by his
friends or legal adviser, under the same conditions as apply to a visit by
his legal adviser.
214. (1) Every appellant may send and receive letters at all
reasonable times and shall be furnished by the Superintendent with a
reasonable amount of paper and other writing materials for the purpose
of communicating with his friends or for preparing his appeal.
(2) Any confidential written communication, prepared as
instructions to counsel or solicitor of such appellant, may be delivered
personally to such counsel, or solicitor, or his authorized clerk without
previous censoring by an officer.
(3) All other written communications shall be treated as letters and
censored in accordance with the provisions of rule 47(b) and shall not
be sent out of the prison without the prior authority of the
Superintendent.
(3) [Omitted]
(4) PRISONERS UNDER SENTENCE OF DEATH
216. Every prisoner under sentence of death shall immediately on
reception be carefully searched and every article which the
Superintendent deems dangerous or inexpedient to leave in his
possession shall be taken from him.
217. Every prisoner under sentence of death
(a)shall be confined in a separate cell apart from all other
prisoners;
(b)shall be kept under constant supervision by day and by
night;
(c) shall not be subject to rules regarding labour.
218. (1) Every prisoner under sentence of death may be visited by
such of his relations, ministers of his religious persuasion, friends and
legal advisers as he may desire to see.
(2) No other person other than an officer of the Correctional
Services Department shall have access to such prisoner except by
permission of the Commissioner.
(3) Every visit to such prisoner whether by his legal advisers or
others shall take place in the sight and hearing of an officer
notwithstanding that such visit may be in relation to an appeal.
(4) Every such prisoner shall be allowed special facilities to
correspond with his relatives, friends and legal advisers.
(5) Every such prisoner shall be allowed such diet and exercise as
the Commissioner may direct.
219. (1) All executions shall take place within the prison at the time
appointed by the Governor. The Superintendent shall be present and
superintend every execution.
(2) During the preparation for an execution and at the time of an
execution no person shall enter the prison who is not legally entitled to
do so.
220. The burial of executed prisoners will be carried out by the
authorities of the prison where the burial takes place. A register will be
kept, showing the position of each grave and the name and date of
interment.
221. The property of an executed prisoner will be handed over to his
executors, administrators or nearest relative, with the following
exceptions
(a)All letters which have been received by the prisoner, and any
papers with his property (other than legal documents, e.g. a
will) will be burned immediately after the execution.
(b)If an application is received for the clothes in which a person
has been executed, the applicant will be informed that
clothing worn at the time of execution cannot be given up.
PART 111
VISITING JUSTICES AND PRISON
VISITORS
(1) VISITING JUSTICES
222. (1) Two visiting justices (one official and one un-offical) shall,
in company if possible, visit the prison at least once a fortnight and on
other days as they may be required.
(2) The names of the visiting justices shall be furnished by the
Chief Secretary to the Commissioner and the prisons shall [52 open to
them at all reasonable times during their tour of duty.
223. Visiting justics shall at the termination of every visit and
before they leave a prison record their recommendations in a book
provided for the purpose.
224. Visiting justices shall not have any interest in any contract
made in respect of any prisons.
225. Visiting justices shall co-operate with the Commissioner in
promoting the efficiency of the service and shall make inquiry into any
matter especially referred to them by the Governor.
226. (1) Visiting justices shall ensure that all abuses in connexion
with the prison which come to their knowledge are brought to the
notice of the missioner immediately.
(2) They shall enter in a book provided for the purpose any
statement in respect of abuses brought to their notice with any
suggestions or remarks which they may wish to bring to the notice of
the Governor as to the state and discipline of the prison.
227. Visiting justices shall furnish such information with respect to
the offences reported to them as may be required by the Governor from
time to time.
228. (1) Visiting justices shall hear and investigate any complaint
which any prisoner may desire to make to them.
(2) They shall pay special attention to prisoners in hospital and
separate confinement.
229. Visiting justices shall attend to all reports received by them as
to the mind or body of any prisoner being likely to be injured by
discipline or treatment to which he is subjected, and shall communicate
their opinion to the Governor.
230. Visiting justices shall inspect the diets of the prisoners and if
they consider that the food supplied does not conform to-the approved
diet scale under which it is supplied, they shall report the circumstances
to the Commissioner, and make a note of such circumstances in a book
provided for the purpose, and the Superintendent shall thereupon take
such steps as may be immediately necessary to provide the prisoners.
with suitable food.
231. Visiting justices may inspect any of the books of the prison
232. Visiting justices shall assist the Commissioner with advice
and suggestions as to the industrial employment and occupation of
prisoners with particular relation to their employment on discharge.
233. Visiting justices may, subject to the approval of Commissioner,
organize lectures and addresses in, the prison provided
they do not interfere with the necessities of prison discipline and are
directed to the moral improvement of the prisoners.
234. Visiting justices shall inquire into the state of the prison,
buildings, and report to the Governor with respect to any repairs or
additions which may appear to them to be necessary.
235. Visiting justices shall also discharge such other duties as may
be assigned to them by the Governor.
(2) PRISON VISITORS
236. (1) The Commissioner may, from time to time, appoint any
person interested in the welfare, reform and after-care of prisoners to be
a prison visitor.
(2) A prison visitor shall conform to these rules and be subject to
the orders of the Superintendent.
(3) Access to any prisoner by a prison visitor shall be arranged at
the discretion of the Superintendent.
(4) A prisoner shall have the right to decline to be visited by a
particular visitor.
(5) A prison visitor shall inform the Superintendent when he
decides to discontinue visiting a particular prisoner.
(6) A prison visitor shall, as soon as conveniently possible, inform
the Superintendent of any abuse, unlawful activity or impropriety in the
prison which may come to his knowledge.
(7) A prison visitor shall not make public or use to his own benefit
any knowledge which he may gain through his appointment as a prison
visitor.
(8) A prison visitor shall not-
(a)carry in or out of the prison any article or document or
transmit any message for any prisoner;
(b) discuss a prisoner's conviction or sentence or any other
official matter with a prisoner; or
(c) communicate with a prisoner's family or friends,
except with the prior consent of the Superintendent.
PART IV
USE OF FORCE OR ARMS
237. (1) No officer of the Correctional Services Department in
dealing with prisoners shall use force unnecessarily and, when the
application of force to a prisoner is necessary, no more force than is
necessary shall be used.
(2) No officer of the Correctional Services Department shall
deliberately act in a manner calculated to provoke a prisoner.
238. (1) Every officer of the Correctional Services Department shall
be provided with whistles and they may or may not be issued with arms
as the Commissioner may direct.
(2) Every officer of the Correctional Services Department may use
arms against any prisoner escaping or attempting to escape:
Provided that resort shall not be had to the use of any such arms
unless such officer has reasonable cause to believe that he cannot
otherwise prevent the escape.
(3) Every officer of the Correctional Services Department may use
arms on any prisoner engaged in riotous conduct or any combined
outbreak, or in any attempt to force or break open the outside door or
gate or enclosure wall of a prison, and may continue to use such arms
so long as such combined outbreak or attempt is being actually
prosecuted.
(4) Every officer of the Correctional Services Department may
use arms against any prisoner using violence to any brother officer
or other person:
Provided that such officer has reasonable grounds to believe
that the officer of the Correctional Services Department or other
person is in danger of life, or limb, or that other grievous hurt is
likely to be caused to him.
(5) Before using arms against a prisoner under the authority
contained in paragraph (2), the officer shall warn such prisoner that
he is about to fire on him.
(6) An officer of the Correctional Services Department shall
not, in the presence of his superior officer, use arms of any sort
against a prisoner in the case of an outbreak or attempt to escape
except under the express orders of such superior officer.
(7) The use of arms under this rule shall be, as far as possible,
to disable and not to kill.
(8) Every officer of the Correctional Services Department
while acting as such, shall have all the powers, authorities and
protection of a police officer as defined in the Police Force Ordinance
except as to pay and pension or other reward.
PART V
DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFICERS
AND OTHER PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PRISONS
(1) OFFENCES AGAINST DISCIPLINE
239. (1) Any officer of the Correctional Services Department
or other person employed in the prisons commits a disciplinary
offence who-
(a)without good and sufficient cause fails to carry out any
lawful order, whether written or verbal;
(b)is insubordinate towards any officer in the service of the
Correctional Services Department whose orders it is for
the time being his duty to obey;
(c) (i) neglects, or without good and sufficient cause fails to
do, promptly and diligently, anything which it is his duty
to do; or
(ii) by carelessness or neglect in the performance of his
duty contributes to the occurrence of any loss, damage or
injury to any person or property;
(d)knowingly makes any false, misleading, or inaccurate
statement in connexion with his duty either verbally, or in
any official document or book, or signs any such statement,
or with intent to deceive, destroys or mutilates any such
document or book, or erases any entry therein;
(e) without proper authority
(i) divulges any matter which it is his duty to keep secret;
(ii) directly or indirectly communicates to the Press or to
any other person any matter which may have come to his
knowledge in the course of his official duties;
(iii) publishes any matter or makes any public
pronouncement relating to the prisons, or the prisoners
therein, or the Correctional Services Department;
(i) [Deleted, L.N. 353181]
(ii) fails to account for, or to make a prompt and true return
of, any money or property for which he is responsible
whether in connexion with his duties as an officer of the
Correctional Services Department or other person employed
in the prisons or with any club or fund connected with the
prison or the staff,
(iii) improperly uses his position as an officer of the
Correctional Services Department or other person employed
in the prisons to his personal advantage;
(g) without proper authority
(i) carries out any pecuniary or business transaction with
or on behalf of any prisoner or ex-prisoner or with a relative
or friend of any prisoner or ex-prisoner;
(ii) brings in or carries out, or attempts to bring in or carry
out, or knowingly allows to be brought in or carried out, to or
for any prisoner any article whatsoever;
(iii) solicits or accepts any advantage from any prisoner or
ex-prisoner, or from a friend or relative of any prisoner or ex-
prisoner;
(h) (i) without proper authority communicates with any
ex-prisoner or with a relative, or friend of any prisoner, or
ex-prisoner;
(ii) communicates with a prisoner for an improper purpose;
(iii) allows any undue familiarity between a prisoner and
himself, or any other person employed in the prisons;
(iv) discusses his duties, or any matters of discipline or
prison arrangement, within the hearing of a prisoner;
(i)deliberately acts in a manner calculated to provoke a prisoner;
(j)without necessity uses force in dealing with the prisoners, or
where the use of force is necessary, uses undue force;
(k) without proper authority or reasonable excuse-
(i) absents himself from the prison, or from any parade, or
place of duty;
(ii) arrives late for any duty or parade;
(i) wilfully or negligently damages or loses any article of
clothing, or personal equipment with which he has been
provided, or entrusted, or fails to take proper care thereof,
(ii) neglects to report any damage to, or loss of, any article
of clothing, or personal equipment, however caused;
(m)when on duty, or called upon for duty, is unfit for duty by
reason of alcoholic drink or of drugs taken otherwise than
under medical direction;
(n) (i) while on or off duty acts in a disorderly manner, or
in any manner prejudicial to discipline, or likely to bring
discredit on the service;
(ii) smokes, or drinks intoxicating liquor either within the
prison walls (except under such restrictions as to time and
place as may be prescribed), or while on duty in a court of
law, or when in charge of prisoners outside the prison;
(o)borrows money from an officer subordinate or junior in rank, or
lends money to his superior officer, or stands surety for a
brother officer in raising a loan;
(p)contravenes any of these rules or commits any breach of duty;
(q)is guilty of anything, whether by reason of contravention of
Regulations of the Hong Kong Government or otherwise,
which amounts to misconduct in a public officer;
(r)having been interdicted under the Ordinance, does not
immediately give up his keys and accoutrements.
(2) In this rule 'advantage' means-
(a)any gift, loan, fee, reward or commission consisting of money
or of any valuable security or of other property or interest in
property of any description;
(b) any office, employment or contract;
(c)any payment, release, discharge or liquidation of any loan,
obligation or other liability, whether in whole or in part;
(d)any other service, or favour (other than entertainment),
including protection from any penalty or disability incurred or
apprehended or from any action or proceedings of a
disciplinary, civil or criminal nature, whether or not already
instituted;
(e)the exercise or forbearance from the exercise of any right or
any power or duty; and
any offer, undertaking or promise, whether conditional or
unconditional, of any advantage within the meaning of any of
the preceding paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).
(2)[Revoked, L.N. 154177]
(3) RULES OF PROCEDURE AND DISCIPLINARY AWARDS
243. (1) A charge against any Chief Officer or subordinate
officer or other person employed in the prisons in respect of any
disciplinary offence enumerated in rule 239 shall be entered on a
charge sheet as soon as practicable after consideration by an officer,
not being below the rank of Chief Officer, of the report upon which
the charge is based.
(2) The disciplinary offence alleged shall be specifically stated
in the charge sheet which shall also contain such particulars as shall
leave such officer or person under no misapprehension as to the
charge against him.
(3)(a) The charge sheet together with a list of witnesses
whom it is proposed to call and any written statements
which it is proposed to adduce in support of the charge
shall be handed to such officer or person at the earliest
possible moment.
(b)The written statements (if any) shall be signed by the officer
or person making them, and the officer or person charged
shall, after perusal, also sign them to indicate that he has
seen them, and return them as soon as is practicable.
(c)The officer or person charged shall be allowed a reasonable
opportunity to make copies of all documents for the pur-
poses of his defence, and shall, if he so requests, be given
copies of them.
244. The officer or person charged shall, as soon as possible, and
in any case not later than 24 hours after the receipt by him of the
charge sheet, state in writing upon the charge sheet his reply to the
charge and shall give the names of any witness he desires to call and
shall return the charge sheet to the Chief Officer who shall forthwith
transmit the charge sheet, together with the lists of witnesses and the
written statements (if any), to the Superintendent.
245. (1) Where on consideration of the report upon which the
charge is based and the written statements (if any) the Superintend-
ent considers that the charge is within his competence and that, if it
is admitted or found proved, his powers of punishment will be
sufficient, then subject to the provisions of paragraph (2)-
(a)if the officer or person charged admits the charge, the
Superintendent shall, after hearing him and any witness he
may wish to call in extenuation or explanation and any
other witnesses whom the Superintendent may consider
desirable to call, either caution such officer or person or
make a disciplinary award within his powers;
(b)if the officer or person charged denies the charge, the
Superintendent shall, at the earliest possible moment,
arrange for the attendance of all necessary witnesses and
shall, after bearing all the evidence and the explanation
of such officer or person, either dismiss the charge or, if
he finds the charge proved, administer a caution or make
a disciplinary award within his powers.
(2) Where the Superintendent, after hearing all of the evidence
on a charge under paragraph (1), comes to the conclusion that the
charge is proved but that the case should be referred to the Com-
missioner he shall so refer the case and shall forthwith inform the
officer or person charged accordingly.
(3) Where on consideration of the report on which the charge
is based and the written statements (if any) the Superintendent
considers that the charge is not within his competence or that,
although it is within his competence, his powers of punishment
would be insufficient if the charge were admitted or found proved, he
shall refer the case to the Commissioner and shall so inform the
officer or person charged; and the Commissioner may either deal
with the case himself or direct the Deputy Commissioner to hear the
charge and shall so inform the officer or person charged accordingly.
246. Where the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or Super-
intendent, as the case may be, hears a charge against any officer or
other person employed in the prisons-
(a)such officer or person shall be allowed to hear all of the
evidence against him, to cross-examine any witness giving
such evidence and to examine any witness called in his
defence;
(b)the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner or Superintend-
ent shall take or cause to be taken notes of every statement
made in evidence, whether under examination or cross-
examination, and of any statement made before him by the
officer or person charged, and shall invite the person by
whom any such statement was made to sign the notes
taken thereof.
247. The Superintendent may make any of the following disci-
plinary awards-
(a) (i) administer a fine of an amount not exceeding 1 day's
pay, which may or may not be accompanied by a rep-
rimand, or a severe reprimand; or
(ii) without administering a fine, award a reprimand, or
a severe reprimand; or
(b)award extra duty for a period not exceeding 12 hours
provided that such extra duty shall not exceed 6 hours in
one working week.
248. Where the Deputy Commissioner hears any charge which has
been referred to him by the Commissioner under rule 245(3), he shall,
after hearing all of the evidence and the explanation, if any, of the
officer or person charged, either dismiss the charge or, if he finds the
charge proved, he shall
(a) administer a caution; or
(b) award any one or more of the following punishments-
(i) reduction in rank;
(ii) stoppage or deferment of increment;
(iii) where the charge is an offence against rule 239(k)(i),
forfeiture of pay (excluding allowances) for a period not
exceeding one month or the period of absence, whichever is
the greater;
(iv) a fine not exceeding one month's salary (excluding
allowances);
(v) severe reprimand;
(vi) reprimand; or
(vii) extra duties.
249. The Commissioner shall on consideration of a case referred to
him under rule 245(2) or, where he deals with a case referred to him
under rule 245(3)
(a)if in his opinion the evidence does not show that a
disciplinary offence has been committed, dismiss the charge;
(b)if in his opinion the evidence does show that a disciplinary
offence has been committed, either
(i) award a punishment within his powers; or
(ii) refer the case to the Governor.
250. (1) Whenever the Commissioner refers a case to the Governor
under rule 249(b)(ii) he shall forward
(a)a copy of the record of the proceedings (including the charge)
certified by himself to be a true copy of the original thereof,
(b) the record of service of the officer or person charged;
(c) a report setting out-
(i) his reasons for considering the charge proved; and
(ii) his recommendation with respect to punishment or
otherwise.
(2) Whenever the Commissioner so refers a case he shall notify the
officer or person concerned that he has done so and that the officer or
person may make representations in writing to the Governor within 14
days of such notice or such further period as the Governor may allow.
251. Upon reference to him of a case and after consideration of any
representations made by the officer or person concerned, the Governor
may
(a)if he is of opinion that the charge has not been proved, either
(i) dismiss it; or
(ii) order further investigation by the Commissioner, or a
fresh investigation in such manner and by such person or
persons as he thinks fit;
(b)if he is of opinion that the charge is proved, or if, after any
further or fresh investigation ordered under paragraph (a), he
is of such opinion, award a punishment within his powers.
252. Every punishment awarded shall be entered in the service
record of the officer or person so punished.
253. Where, pursuant to section 24(2) of the Ordinance, the
Commissioner has delegated the powers and duties conferred or
imposed on him by this part to another officer, references in rules 249,
250 and 251
(a)to the Commissioner, shall be read as if they were references
to that other officer; and
(b)to the Governor, shall be read as if they were references to the
Commissioner,
but any case referred to the Commissioner by another officer pursuant
to rule 249(b) (as modified by this rule) may be referred to the Governor
by the Commissioner in accordance with rules 250 and 25 1.
254. A Chief Officer, subordinate officer (other than an Assistant
Officer) or other person employed in the prisons who is found guilty of
or pleads guilty to a disciplinary offence may be punished by the award
of any one or more of the following punishments
(a) by the Commissioner-
(i) reduction in rank;
(ii) stoppage or deferment of increment;
(iii) where the offence is against rule 239(k)(i), forfeiture of
pay (excluding allowances) for a period not exceeding one
month or the period of absence, whichever is the greater;
(iv) a fine not exceeding one month's salary (excluding
allowances);
(v) severe reprimand;
(vi) reprimand;
(vii) extra duties;
(b) by the Governor-
(i) the punishments described in paragraph (a);
(ii) dismissal;
(iii) compulsory retirement either with gratuity or other
allowances or without such benefits or with reduce benefits
and, in accordance with the Pensions Ordinance with or
without pension, or with reduced pension.
255. An Assistant Officer who is found guilty of or pleads guilty to
a disciplinary offence may be punished by the Commissioner or the
Governor by the award of any one or more of the punishments referred
to in rule 254(b).
255AA. Without prejudice to any other disciplinary provisions
applicable to him under these rules, where an Assistant Officer is
absent from duty without leave for a period exceeding 21 days and it is
reported to the Governor by the Commissioner that
(a) such officer cannot be traced; or
(b)on being required by the Commissioner by notice in writing
(sent to any address through which it may reasonably be
expected to reach him) to give, within the period specified in
the notice, an excuse for his absence, the officer has failed to
give any excuse or to give an excuse that is acceptable to the
Commissioner,
the Governor may without further proceedings summarily dismiss the
officer.
255A. A punishment awarded under rule 254 or 255 may include an
order for the payment by the officer or person punished of the cost of
replacing or repairing any article of clothing, equipment or other
property lost or damaged by him and with which he has been provided
or entrusted by the Government.
255B. (1) The punishment of a Chief Officer, subordinate officer or
other person employed in the prisons who in criminal proceedings is
found guilty of or pleads guilty to a criminal offence shall be in
accordance with this rule.
(2) In the case of an officer (other than an Assistant Officer) or
other person employed in the prisons, the Commissioner shall as soon
as practicable
(a) refer the case to the Governor; and
(b)notify the officer or person that he has done so and that the
officer or person may make representations in writing to the
Governor in mitigation of punishment within 14 days of
receiving such notice or within such further period as the
Governor may allow.
(3) In referring a case under paragraph (2) the Commissioner shall
send to the Governor
(a) a copy of the record of the proceedings;
(b) the record of service of the officer or person concerned; and
(c)his recommendation with respect to punishment or otherwise.
(4) The Governor may, after considering any representations made
by the officer or person, award any one or more of the punishments he
may award under rule 254(b) in respect of a disciplinary offence by an
officer (other than an Assistant Officer) or other person employed in the
prisons.
(5) In the case of an Assistant Officer, the Commissioner shall
notify the officer that he may make representations in writing in
mitigation of punishment within 14 days of receiving such notice and,
after considering any such representations, may award any one or more
of the punishments he may award under rule 255 in respect of a
disciplinary offence by an Assistant Officer.
(6) In paragraph (1) 'criminal proceedings' and 'criminal offence'
include respectively
(a) criminal proceedings in, and
(b) a criminal offence against the law of,
any place outside Hong Kong.
(4) REVIEWS AND APPEALS
255C. (1) Where a Chief Officer, subordinate officer or other person
employed in the prisons has been found guilty of a disciplinary offence
or has been punished under these rules by the Commissioner or another
officer, the Commissioner may, of his own motion, within 14 days of the
finding or the punishment (if it was awarded on a later day), review the
finding or punishment or both, and within 14 days of the punishment he
may review any punishment awarded following a plea of guilty to a
disciplinary offence.
(2) Upon a review under this rule the Commissioner may exercise
the powers in rule 255H(a) and (b) and, subject to rule 255J may do any
of the things described in rule 255F(a), (b), (c) or (d).
255D. A Chief Officer, subordinate officer or other person employed
in the prisons (including one who has been dismissed) may appeal, in
accordance with the following rules, against
(a)a finding by the Commissioner or other officer that he is
guilty of a disciplinary offence;
(b)any punishment awarded by the Commissioner or other
officer, other than under rule 255F.
255E. (1) The appeal shall lie
(a)to the Governor, in respect of a finding made or a punishment
awarded by the Commissioner; and
(b) to the Commissioner in any other case.
(2) The Governor may delegate to the Secretary for the Civil
Service, or to a public officer not below the rank of Secretary, the
determination of an appeal referred to in paragraph (1)(a).
255F. Upon an appeal, the Governor or the Commissioner, as the
case may be, may
(a) confirm or reverse the finding;
(b) confirm the punishment;
(c)subject to rule 255J, substitute any other punishment. which
could have been awarded in the first instance;
(d)remit the punishment in full or in part without substituting any
other punishment;
(e)if he dismisses an appeal against a finding and no punishment
has been awarded, treat the appeal as if it were a case referred
to him for punishment and award any punishment or take any
other action within his powers.
255G. An appeal shall be made in writing within 14 days from the
day on which the officer or person is informed that he has been found
guilty of a disciplinary offence or from the day on which any
punishment is awarded.
255H. For the purpose of any appeal against a finding, the
Governor may
(a)accept in whole or in part the record of the evidence already
taken;
(b)direct that the whole or any part of the evidence be taken
again or that additional evidence be taken,
and the Commissioner may, where the appeal lies to him, do any of
those things and may also himself take the evidence or part thereof
again or take the additional evidence.
2551. In the event of an appeal, any punishment (other than a
severe reprimand or reprimand) awarded an officer or person shall be
suspended until the appeal is disposed of or abandoned or withdrawn.
255J. Neither the Governor nor the Commissioner shall award a
greater punishment under rule 255C(2) or 255F without first allowing the
officer or person a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to make
representations in writing as to why the punishment should not be
increased.
255K. Notwithstanding anything in these rules, where the Governor
is of the opinion that any officer or other person employed in the
prisons who has been found guilty of or who has pleaded guilty to a
disciplinary offence does not deserve to be punished but the
proceedings have disclosed grounds for requiring him to retire in the
public interest, the Governor may without further proceedings require
him to retire in the public interest.
PART VI
.CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WELFARE FUND
256. (1) All moneys due to the Correctional Services Department
Welfare Fund (hereinafter referred to as the Fund) as prescribed by
section 22 of the Ordinance shall be paid in full to the Director of
Accounting Services who shall credit them to an account entitled
'Deposits-Correctional Services Department Welfare Fund
(2) The Director of Accounting Services shall render to the
Commissioner before the tenth day of each month a return showing all
transactions of the Fund in his accounts during the previous month.
257. All sums considered by the Commissioner to be surplus to the
normal requirements of the Fund shall at his request
(a)be invested by the Director of Accounting Services in such
securities or placed on deposit in such manner in Hong Kong
as the Financial Secretary may from time to time approve for
that purpose; or
(b)be remitted to the Crown Agents for investment in such
securities or for deposit in such manner as the Secretary of
State may from time to time approve for that purpose,
and the dividends or interest accruing from such investments or
deposits shall be credited to the account specified in rule 256.
258. All investments of the Fund shall be valued at the middle
market price in London on 31 March in each year, and the balance of the
Fund on that date shall be increased or decreased as may be required in
accordance with such valuation.
259. Should at any time the uninvested portion of the Fund fall
below a figure which in the opinion of the Commissioner is the minimum
necessary for the normal requirements of the Fund, he shall request the
Director of Accounting Services to sell on the local market or in London
such part of the Fund's investments as will together with the existing
uninvested portion provide an adequate working balance.
260. Pending the realization of the proceeds of sale of any
investments as mentioned in rule 259, the Director of Accounting
Services may with the prior approval of the Financial Secretary
advance to the Fund such sum or sums as may be considered
necessary for the proper administration of the Fund, and will
recover any advance so made from the proceeds of the sale of the
investments as soon as they are received. Interest will be charged
on any such advances at the rate earned by Government on its
main current account with The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation or on its deposits in the Joint Colonial Fund,
whichever is the higher.
261. All vouchers submitted to the Director of Accounting
Services in respect of payments to be made out of the Fund shall
either be certified by the Commissioner or shall have attached to
them certified true copies of the Commissioner's approval for each
withdrawal. In the latter event the certificates and vouchers may
be signed by an officer so authorized by the Commissioner. The
Director of Accounting Services will pay only on the authority of the
Commissioner as indicated above and shall be advised of the name
of any officer authorized by the Commissioner to sign on his behalf.
262. (1) A loan granted under the authority of section 22 of the
Ordinance to an officer of the Correctional Services Department or
other person employed in the prisons who is serving or has retired
on pension or gratuity shall-
(a) [Deleted, L.N. 1221781
(b)be repaid by such monthly instalments, not exceeding 48,
as the Commissioner may specify;
(c)at the discretion of the Commissioner be subject to the
payment of interest at the rate of 5 per centum per annum,
calculated monthly on the balance outstanding in each
month and payable one month after payment of the last
instalment; and
(d)become repayable in full, with any interest due, upon
default in the repayment of any monthly instalment.
(2) Any part of a loan, and any interest thereon, due and
unpaid shall be deemed to be a debt due to the Government and may
be recovered accordingly.
263. Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner the
Financial Secretary may authorize the writing off of any asset or
any debt due to the Fund which he considers irrecoverable:
Provided that any such write off shall take effect for the
purpose of accounting records alone and. shall not extinguish any
right of the Fund to recovery of any such asset or debt.
264. (1) The Commissioner shall cause proper accounts to be
kept of all transactions of the Fund and shall cause to be prepared
for every period of 12 months ending on 31 March in each year, a
statement of the accounts of the Fund, which statement shall include
an income and expenditure account and balance sheet and shall be
signed by the Commissioner.
(2) The accounts of the Fund and the signed statement of the
accounts shall be audited by the Director of Audit, who shall certify the
statement subject to such report, if any, as he may think fit.
(3) A copy of the signed and audited statement of accounts
together with the Director of Audit's report, if any, and a report by the
Commissioner on the administration of the Fund during the period
covered by such accounts, shall be laid upon the table of the
Legislative Council not later than 30 September next following the end
of such period, or so soon thereafter as the Governor, in his absolute
discretion, may allow.
PART VII
PRISONERS' WELFARE FUND
265. (1) All moneys due to the Prisoners' Welfare Fund as
prescribed by section 21A of the Ordinance shall be paid in full to the
Director of Accounting Services who shall credit them to an account
entitled 'Deposits-Prisoners' Welfare Fund'.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), rules 256(2), 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 263
and 264 shall apply to the Prisoners' Welfare Fund and to all
transactions and accounts relating to that fund as if for references to
'the Fund' in those rules there were substituted references to 'the
Prisoners' Welfare Fund'.
(3) In its application to the Prisoners' Welfare Fund, rule 257 shall
be read as if for 'specified in rule 256' there were substituted 'specified
in rule 265'
17 of 1954. Schedule. G.N.A. 79/56. 35 of 1960. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/63. L.N. 52/63. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 5/67. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 62/70. L.N. 178/70. 55 of 1971. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 46/55. L.N. 16/77. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 122/78. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. 31 of 1983. L.N. 242/83.46 of 1983. L.N. 388/83. L.N. 112/85. L.N. 65/86. L.N. 213/86. citation. Interpretation. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 154/77. Application of rules. Sleeping accommodation. L.N. 353/81. Bed. Hospital L.N. 353/81. Restriction on entry of cell of member of opposite sex. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. Women's accommodation. L.N. 353/81. 31 of 1983, s. 8. Female prisoners. 31 of 1983, s. 8. Different diet. L.N. 353/81. Searching. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 353/81. Provisions as to female prisoners. L.N. 2/74. Prisoner's property. G.N.A. 79/56. L.N. 2/74. Record of measurements and other particulars. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. Photographing of prisoner. Medical examination on admission. Bath. Disease or vermin. Leave of absence. L.N. 242/83. Final interview with Medical Officer. Custody of prisoner outside prison. Protection from public view. Children of female prisoners. Payment of portion of fine to obtain remission. (Cap. 221.) (Cap. 227.) Discharge on general holiday. L.N. 178/70. Possession of articles without authority. Examination and search. L.N. 2/74. Intoxicating liquor and tobacco. Adequate clothing to be supplied. Return of prisoner's clothing on discharge. Blankets. Prohibition of unauthorized clothing, blankets, etc. Possession of food. L.N. 65/69. Quantity of food. L.N. 353/81. Complaints as to food supplied. Obedience to directions as to cleanliness. Prisoner's urine for examination. L.N. 2/74. Duty to keep cells, rooms or dormitories, utensils, etc., clean. L.N. 353/81. Compulsory exercise. General requirement of work. L.N. 353/81. Attendance in educational classes. L.N. 2/74. Payment. L.N. 52/63. Prohibition of employment of prisoner in unauthorized work. L.N. 353/81. Jewish prisoners. Hours of labor. Holidays. L.N. 242/83. Mohammedan prisoners. Employment of prisoners on public works. L.N. 65/69. General provisions as to letters. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 65/69. L.n. 213/86. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. General provisions to visits. L.N. 242/83. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. Visits by police officers. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. Visitors by officers of the Courts. Persons imprisoned on default of payment. Visits by legal adviser. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. Special purpose visits not to be forfeited. Right of prisoner to petition. Library. Books, etc., from outside. Power of Superintendent to deal with reports against prisoners. L.N. 353/81. Segregation of a prisoner against whom a report has been made. Duty of Principal Officer before he accepts a report against a prisoner. duty to report immediately offences against prison discipline. L.N. 65/69. Offences against prison discipline. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 46/75. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 353/81. (Cap. 134.) L.N. 353/81. Power of super-intendent as to offences against prison discipline. Punishment which may be imposed by the Superintendent. L.N. 178/70. L.N. 242/83. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 353/81. G.N.A. 68/61. G.N.A. 68/61. Certificate of the Medical Officer that a prisoner is fit for punishment. L.N. 353/81. Prohibition of use of mechanical restraints. L.N. 242/83. Temporary confinement. Protected rooms. L.N. 242/83. Remission of sentence. 46 of 1983, s. 4. (Cap. 221.) L.N. 112/85. L.N. 112/85. (46 of 1983) Review of sentences of certain prisoners. L.N. 5/67. Protected rooms, L.N. 242/83. Remission of sentence. 46 of 1983, s. 4. (Cap. 221.) L.N. 112/85. L.N. 112/85. (46 of 1983.) Review of sentences of certain prisoners. L.N. 5/67. L.N. 46/75. Application of the Pensions Ordinance, Colonial Regulations, Regulations of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service and Regulations of the Hong Kong Government. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. (Cap. 89.) Duty of officer to obey orders of superiors. L.N. 30/82. Duty of officer to direct attention to sick prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of certain dealings. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of conveyance of property in and out of prison. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of use, consumption or possession of intoxicating liquor, etc., in prison by officer. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of communication as to prison or prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Powers and duties of Commissioner. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 213/86. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. Duties of Deputy Commissioner. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 154/77. Powers and duties of Assistant Commissioner and senior Superintendent. Duty to supervise matters connected with prison. L.N. 30/82. Duty to conform to rules and to enforce their observance. Duty to maintain discipline. Duty to instruct every officer in his duties. Duty to transmit complaints. Duty as to gates and keys. Duty to take precaution and make inspection. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 65/69. Power to search officers and other persons. L.N. 2/74. Duty to ensure that prohibited articles are not brought into prison by visitors. Power to demand particulars from visitors and to search them. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 353/81. Duty to inspect prisoners' rations. Duty to ensure cleanliness. Duty towards Medical Officer. L.N. 353/81. Duty to visit hospital. Duty as to sanitary condition of prison. L.N. 353/81. Duty to inspect prison and prisoners. Duty as to reports and complaints. Duty to assist police. Duty to check stores, transport and prisoners' property. L.N. 65/69. Duty towards prisoners committed for trial. Duty to produce prisoners before High Court or District Court. L.N. 65/69. Responsibility for discharge of prisoners. Duty to report inability to restrain a violent prisoner. Duty to attend on occasion when corporal punishment is inflicted. Duty to attend executions. Duty to give notice of death of prisoner. L.N. 65/69. Devolution and delegation of duties and powers. Prohibition against absence without permission. Duty to assist in the supervision of officers and prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Responsibility as to execution of duties. Duty to ensure fitness for duty. L.N. 30/82. Duty to restrain tendency to oppression. L.N. 30/82. Duty to communicate circumstances affecting discipline, etc. L.N. 30/82. 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 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. Duty to accompany visiting justices. L.N. 44/66. Duty as to food. L.N. 353/81. Duty as to personal cleanliness of prisoners. Duty as to keys. Duty to make weekly inspections of officers' quarters. L.N. 30/82. Duty to supervise fire party. Performance of duties in absence of Chief Officer. L.N. 44/66. Principal Officers to have particular charge of certain prisoners and parts of the prison. Duty to ensure punctuality at meals. L.N. 353/81. Miscellaneous duties of Principal Officers. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. Duty to attend to orders regarding punishment. Duty to inspect parts of the prison, water cocks and fire appliances. Duty to check prisoners and to supervise their locking up. Duty to receive keys. L.N. 353/81. Performance of duties in the absence of a Principal Officer. Duty of subordinate officers to obey superior officers. Duty to examine measures of security and to seize articles for the possession of which no authority has been given. Prison keys. L.N. 30/82. Duty to be correctly and neatly dressed. Miscellaneous duties. L.N. 353/81. Leave of absence. L.N. 65/69. Rules regarding medical treatment. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of sleeping out. Quarters to be delivered up on resignation etc. of officer. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 30/82. Application of rules 134 to 140 to persons employed in prisons. General duties. L.N. 30/82. Duty to prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Duty to examine prisoners' food, bedding, etc. Duty to prevent epidemic. Duty to give written directions for the segregation of prisoners. Duty to make special reports regarding a prisoner's health. Duty to keep a journal. Duty relating to the death of a prisoner. Duty to examine prisoner on discharge. Power to appoint hospital orderlies. Duty to report irregularity. Duty to lock up medicines. Duty to submit journal to Commissioner. L.N. 353/81. Duty to submit annual report. L.N. 353/81. Duty to report use of strait-jacket or confinement in protected room to Commissioner. L.N. 242/83. Duty to conform to rules and Commissioner's order, etc. Duty to furnish report as to the mental condition of a prisoner under sentence of death. Duty to draw attention of Superintendent to prisoners with suicidal intentions. L.N. 44/66. Hours of duty. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 353/81. Duty as to drugs, prescriptions, etc. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. Performance of duties in absence of Chief Officer. L.N. 44/66. Rules relating to Chief Officers on hospital duties to apply to Principal Officers on hospital duties. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 353/81. Duty to carry out medical instructions of Medical Officer. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 353/81. Power of chaplains to visit prisoners. L.N. 353/81. Duty of chaplains to report abuses, etc. Celebration of Holy Communion. Duty to furnish report. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 65/69. Responsibility of Secretary. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 65/69. Responsibilities and duties. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 65/69. Interchangeability of duties. Duty to attend to their duties. Prisoners awaiting trial. L.N. 65/69. (Cap. 227.) L.N. 65/69. (Cap. 236.) L.N. 353/81. (Cap. 235.) 55 of 1971 ,s . 66. (Cap. 115.) (Cap. 221.) (Cap. 6.) L.N. 213/86. Bath. Segregation. Power of Superintendent to modify routine. Power to procure food. Notice as to provision of food. Restriction on provision of food. Restriction as to articles of drink. Permission to wear private clothes. Power of Medical Officer to order disinfection of private clothes. Prohibition of sale. Direction as to hair cutting. L.N. 353/81. Duty as to cleanliness of room, etc. L.N. 353/81. Option of employment. Temporary retention and supply of papers, etc. Rule as to visitors. Private medical adviser. Right to see visitors for the purpose of finding bail. Written communications. Attendance at religious services. L.N. 353/81. Power of visiting justices and Superintendent to grant and withdraw facilities. Duty to keep prisoner charged with capital offence under special and constant observation. Appellants. L.N. 2/74. (Cap. 227.) (Cap. 221.) Option of employment. Earnings for work done. Private medical adviser. Written communications. 31 of 1983, s. 8. Duty to search prisoners under sentence of death. Separate confinement, etc., of prisoners under sentence of death. Rules as to visits to prisoners under sentence of death. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 242/83. Executions. Burials Property of executed prisoner. Duty to visit prisons. L.N. 388/83. Duty to record recommendations. Interest in contracts. Co-operation with Commissioner. Duty to report abuses. Duty to supply information. Duty to hear complaints. L.N. 65/69. Duty to report injuries caused by discipline or treatment. Duty as to prisoners' diets. Power to inspect books. Duty to advise on employment and occupation. Power to organize lectures and addresses. Duty to inquire and report on state of prison buildings. Duty to discharge other duties assigned by the Governor. Appointment of prison visitors. L.N. 242/83. Use of force. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. Occasions when arms may be used. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. (Cap. 232.) Offences. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. 31 of 1983, s. 8. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 154/77. 31 of 1983, s. 8. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 353/81. Procedure as to charges. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 65/69. Duty to make reply. G.N.A. 68/61. Power of Superintendent to hear charges. G.N.A. 68/61. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 154/77. Rights of officer or person charged at hearing. G.N.A. 68/61. Power of Superintendent to make disciplinary awards. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 242/83. Power of Deputy Commissioner to make disciplinary awards. L.N. 242/83. Powers of Commissioner on considering a referred case or on hearing of charge. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 242/83. Reference of case to Governor. L.N. 154/77. Procedure when case referred to Governor. L.N. 154/77. Punishment awarded to be entered in record of service. L.N. 154/77. Procedure where Commissioner has delegated his powers. L.N. 154/77. Punishment of officers (other than Assistant Officers) and other persons. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 242/83. L.N. 242/83. (Cap. 89.) Punishment of assistant Officers. L.N. 154/77. Alternative punishment of assistant Officer absent without leave. L.N. 242/83. Order for payment for damage, etc. to equipment, etc. L.N. 154/77. Punishment where criminal offence is committed. L.N. 154/77. Review L.N. 154/77. Appeals. L.N. 154/77. to whom appeal lies. L.N. 154/77. Powers of the Governor and Commissioner on appeal. L.N. 154/77. Appeal to be made within 14 days. L.N. 154/77. Further evidence may be admitted. L.N. 154/77. Suspension of punishment pending appeal. L.N. 154/77. Greater punishment not to be imposed without opportunity of hearing. L.N. 154/77. Power of Governor to require retirement in lieu of punishment. L.N. 242/83. L.N. 30/82. Maintenance of Fund. L.N. 16/77. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 213/86. Investments. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 16/77. L.N. 213/86. L.N. 65/86. Valuation of investments. Realization of investments. L.N. 16/77. Temporary advances to the Fund. L.N. 16/77. Certification of advances. L.N. 16/77. Loans by Fund. L.N. 62/70. L.N. 122/78. L.N. 30/82. Bad debts. Accounts. G.N.A. 68/61. Prisoners' Welfare Fund. L.N. 213/86.
Abstract
17 of 1954. Schedule. G.N.A. 79/56. 35 of 1960. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/63. L.N. 52/63. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 5/67. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 62/70. L.N. 178/70. 55 of 1971. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 46/55. L.N. 16/77. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 122/78. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. 31 of 1983. L.N. 242/83.46 of 1983. L.N. 388/83. L.N. 112/85. L.N. 65/86. L.N. 213/86. citation. Interpretation. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 154/77. Application of rules. Sleeping accommodation. L.N. 353/81. Bed. Hospital L.N. 353/81. Restriction on entry of cell of member of opposite sex. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. Women's accommodation. L.N. 353/81. 31 of 1983, s. 8. Female prisoners. 31 of 1983, s. 8. Different diet. L.N. 353/81. Searching. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 353/81. Provisions as to female prisoners. L.N. 2/74. Prisoner's property. G.N.A. 79/56. L.N. 2/74. Record of measurements and other particulars. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. Photographing of prisoner. Medical examination on admission. Bath. Disease or vermin. Leave of absence. L.N. 242/83. Final interview with Medical Officer. Custody of prisoner outside prison. Protection from public view. Children of female prisoners. Payment of portion of fine to obtain remission. (Cap. 221.) (Cap. 227.) Discharge on general holiday. L.N. 178/70. Possession of articles without authority. Examination and search. L.N. 2/74. Intoxicating liquor and tobacco. Adequate clothing to be supplied. Return of prisoner's clothing on discharge. Blankets. Prohibition of unauthorized clothing, blankets, etc. Possession of food. L.N. 65/69. Quantity of food. L.N. 353/81. Complaints as to food supplied. Obedience to directions as to cleanliness. Prisoner's urine for examination. L.N. 2/74. Duty to keep cells, rooms or dormitories, utensils, etc., clean. L.N. 353/81. Compulsory exercise. General requirement of work. L.N. 353/81. Attendance in educational classes. L.N. 2/74. Payment. L.N. 52/63. Prohibition of employment of prisoner in unauthorized work. L.N. 353/81. Jewish prisoners. Hours of labor. Holidays. L.N. 242/83. Mohammedan prisoners. Employment of prisoners on public works. L.N. 65/69. General provisions as to letters. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 65/69. L.n. 213/86. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. General provisions to visits. L.N. 242/83. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. Visits by police officers. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 353/81. Visitors by officers of the Courts. Persons imprisoned on default of payment. Visits by legal adviser. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. Special purpose visits not to be forfeited. Right of prisoner to petition. Library. Books, etc., from outside. Power of Superintendent to deal with reports against prisoners. L.N. 353/81. Segregation of a prisoner against whom a report has been made. Duty of Principal Officer before he accepts a report against a prisoner. duty to report immediately offences against prison discipline. L.N. 65/69. Offences against prison discipline. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 46/75. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 353/81. (Cap. 134.) L.N. 353/81. Power of super-intendent as to offences against prison discipline. Punishment which may be imposed by the Superintendent. L.N. 178/70. L.N. 242/83. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 353/81. G.N.A. 68/61. G.N.A. 68/61. Certificate of the Medical Officer that a prisoner is fit for punishment. L.N. 353/81. Prohibition of use of mechanical restraints. L.N. 242/83. Temporary confinement. Protected rooms. L.N. 242/83. Remission of sentence. 46 of 1983, s. 4. (Cap. 221.) L.N. 112/85. L.N. 112/85. (46 of 1983) Review of sentences of certain prisoners. L.N. 5/67. Protected rooms, L.N. 242/83. Remission of sentence. 46 of 1983, s. 4. (Cap. 221.) L.N. 112/85. L.N. 112/85. (46 of 1983.) Review of sentences of certain prisoners. L.N. 5/67. L.N. 46/75. Application of the Pensions Ordinance, Colonial Regulations, Regulations of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service and Regulations of the Hong Kong Government. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. (Cap. 89.) Duty of officer to obey orders of superiors. L.N. 30/82. Duty of officer to direct attention to sick prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of certain dealings. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of conveyance of property in and out of prison. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of use, consumption or possession of intoxicating liquor, etc., in prison by officer. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of communication as to prison or prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Powers and duties of Commissioner. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 213/86. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. Duties of Deputy Commissioner. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 154/77. Powers and duties of Assistant Commissioner and senior Superintendent. Duty to supervise matters connected with prison. L.N. 30/82. Duty to conform to rules and to enforce their observance. Duty to maintain discipline. Duty to instruct every officer in his duties. Duty to transmit complaints. Duty as to gates and keys. Duty to take precaution and make inspection. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 65/69. Power to search officers and other persons. L.N. 2/74. Duty to ensure that prohibited articles are not brought into prison by visitors. Power to demand particulars from visitors and to search them. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 353/81. Duty to inspect prisoners' rations. Duty to ensure cleanliness. Duty towards Medical Officer. L.N. 353/81. Duty to visit hospital. Duty as to sanitary condition of prison. L.N. 353/81. Duty to inspect prison and prisoners. Duty as to reports and complaints. Duty to assist police. Duty to check stores, transport and prisoners' property. L.N. 65/69. Duty towards prisoners committed for trial. Duty to produce prisoners before High Court or District Court. L.N. 65/69. Responsibility for discharge of prisoners. Duty to report inability to restrain a violent prisoner. Duty to attend on occasion when corporal punishment is inflicted. Duty to attend executions. Duty to give notice of death of prisoner. L.N. 65/69. Devolution and delegation of duties and powers. Prohibition against absence without permission. Duty to assist in the supervision of officers and prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Responsibility as to execution of duties. Duty to ensure fitness for duty. L.N. 30/82. Duty to restrain tendency to oppression. L.N. 30/82. Duty to communicate circumstances affecting discipline, etc. L.N. 30/82. 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 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. Duty to accompany visiting justices. L.N. 44/66. Duty as to food. L.N. 353/81. Duty as to personal cleanliness of prisoners. Duty as to keys. Duty to make weekly inspections of officers' quarters. L.N. 30/82. Duty to supervise fire party. Performance of duties in absence of Chief Officer. L.N. 44/66. Principal Officers to have particular charge of certain prisoners and parts of the prison. Duty to ensure punctuality at meals. L.N. 353/81. Miscellaneous duties of Principal Officers. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. Duty to attend to orders regarding punishment. Duty to inspect parts of the prison, water cocks and fire appliances. Duty to check prisoners and to supervise their locking up. Duty to receive keys. L.N. 353/81. Performance of duties in the absence of a Principal Officer. Duty of subordinate officers to obey superior officers. Duty to examine measures of security and to seize articles for the possession of which no authority has been given. Prison keys. L.N. 30/82. Duty to be correctly and neatly dressed. Miscellaneous duties. L.N. 353/81. Leave of absence. L.N. 65/69. Rules regarding medical treatment. L.N. 30/82. Prohibition of sleeping out. Quarters to be delivered up on resignation etc. of officer. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 30/82. Application of rules 134 to 140 to persons employed in prisons. General duties. L.N. 30/82. Duty to prisoners. L.N. 30/82. Duty to examine prisoners' food, bedding, etc. Duty to prevent epidemic. Duty to give written directions for the segregation of prisoners. Duty to make special reports regarding a prisoner's health. Duty to keep a journal. Duty relating to the death of a prisoner. Duty to examine prisoner on discharge. Power to appoint hospital orderlies. Duty to report irregularity. Duty to lock up medicines. Duty to submit journal to Commissioner. L.N. 353/81. Duty to submit annual report. L.N. 353/81. Duty to report use of strait-jacket or confinement in protected room to Commissioner. L.N. 242/83. Duty to conform to rules and Commissioner's order, etc. Duty to furnish report as to the mental condition of a prisoner under sentence of death. Duty to draw attention of Superintendent to prisoners with suicidal intentions. L.N. 44/66. Hours of duty. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 353/81. Duty as to drugs, prescriptions, etc. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. Performance of duties in absence of Chief Officer. L.N. 44/66. Rules relating to Chief Officers on hospital duties to apply to Principal Officers on hospital duties. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 353/81. Duty to carry out medical instructions of Medical Officer. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 353/81. Power of chaplains to visit prisoners. L.N. 353/81. Duty of chaplains to report abuses, etc. Celebration of Holy Communion. Duty to furnish report. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 65/69. Responsibility of Secretary. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 65/69. Responsibilities and duties. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 65/69. Interchangeability of duties. Duty to attend to their duties. Prisoners awaiting trial. L.N. 65/69. (Cap. 227.) L.N. 65/69. (Cap. 236.) L.N. 353/81. (Cap. 235.) 55 of 1971 ,s . 66. (Cap. 115.) (Cap. 221.) (Cap. 6.) L.N. 213/86. Bath. Segregation. Power of Superintendent to modify routine. Power to procure food. Notice as to provision of food. Restriction on provision of food. Restriction as to articles of drink. Permission to wear private clothes. Power of Medical Officer to order disinfection of private clothes. Prohibition of sale. Direction as to hair cutting. L.N. 353/81. Duty as to cleanliness of room, etc. L.N. 353/81. Option of employment. Temporary retention and supply of papers, etc. Rule as to visitors. Private medical adviser. Right to see visitors for the purpose of finding bail. Written communications. Attendance at religious services. L.N. 353/81. Power of visiting justices and Superintendent to grant and withdraw facilities. Duty to keep prisoner charged with capital offence under special and constant observation. Appellants. L.N. 2/74. (Cap. 227.) (Cap. 221.) Option of employment. Earnings for work done. Private medical adviser. Written communications. 31 of 1983, s. 8. Duty to search prisoners under sentence of death. Separate confinement, etc., of prisoners under sentence of death. Rules as to visits to prisoners under sentence of death. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 242/83. Executions. Burials Property of executed prisoner. Duty to visit prisons. L.N. 388/83. Duty to record recommendations. Interest in contracts. Co-operation with Commissioner. Duty to report abuses. Duty to supply information. Duty to hear complaints. L.N. 65/69. Duty to report injuries caused by discipline or treatment. Duty as to prisoners' diets. Power to inspect books. Duty to advise on employment and occupation. Power to organize lectures and addresses. Duty to inquire and report on state of prison buildings. Duty to discharge other duties assigned by the Governor. Appointment of prison visitors. L.N. 242/83. Use of force. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. Occasions when arms may be used. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 30/82. (Cap. 232.) Offences. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 30/82. 31 of 1983, s. 8. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 353/81. L.N. 154/77. 31 of 1983, s. 8. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 353/81. Procedure as to charges. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 44/66. L.N. 65/69. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 65/69. Duty to make reply. G.N.A. 68/61. Power of Superintendent to hear charges. G.N.A. 68/61. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 154/77. Rights of officer or person charged at hearing. G.N.A. 68/61. Power of Superintendent to make disciplinary awards. L.N. 2/74. L.N. 242/83. Power of Deputy Commissioner to make disciplinary awards. L.N. 242/83. Powers of Commissioner on considering a referred case or on hearing of charge. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 242/83. Reference of case to Governor. L.N. 154/77. Procedure when case referred to Governor. L.N. 154/77. Punishment awarded to be entered in record of service. L.N. 154/77. Procedure where Commissioner has delegated his powers. L.N. 154/77. Punishment of officers (other than Assistant Officers) and other persons. L.N. 154/77. L.N. 242/83. L.N. 242/83. (Cap. 89.) Punishment of assistant Officers. L.N. 154/77. Alternative punishment of assistant Officer absent without leave. L.N. 242/83. Order for payment for damage, etc. to equipment, etc. L.N. 154/77. Punishment where criminal offence is committed. L.N. 154/77. Review L.N. 154/77. Appeals. L.N. 154/77. to whom appeal lies. L.N. 154/77. Powers of the Governor and Commissioner on appeal. L.N. 154/77. Appeal to be made within 14 days. L.N. 154/77. Further evidence may be admitted. L.N. 154/77. Suspension of punishment pending appeal. L.N. 154/77. Greater punishment not to be imposed without opportunity of hearing. L.N. 154/77. Power of Governor to require retirement in lieu of punishment. L.N. 242/83. L.N. 30/82. Maintenance of Fund. L.N. 16/77. L.N. 30/82. L.N. 213/86. Investments. G.N.A. 68/61. L.N. 16/77. L.N. 213/86. L.N. 65/86. Valuation of investments. Realization of investments. L.N. 16/77. Temporary advances to the Fund. L.N. 16/77. Certification of advances. L.N. 16/77. Loans by Fund. L.N. 62/70. L.N. 122/78. L.N. 30/82. Bad debts. Accounts. G.N.A. 68/61. Prisoners' Welfare Fund. L.N. 213/86.
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https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/2935
Edition
1964
Volume
v15
Subsequent Cap No.
234
Number of Pages
64
Files
Collection
Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online
Citation
“PRISON RULES,” Historical Laws of Hong Kong Online, accessed January 5, 2025, https://oelawhk.lib.hku.hk/items/show/2935.
