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Prisons Act 1933 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4 · Officers
32. Prison officer to have powers of police officer
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Last amended by an amending law of 2010. 2 amendments in all.
(1)
Every prison officer while acting as such has by virtue of his or her office all the powers, authorities, protection and privileges of a police officer.
prison officer
Defined · s 2
“prison officer” means any prison officer appointed under section 20 and includes the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and any Superintendent;
(2)
Every prison officer while acting as such and exercising the powers of a police officer is deemed to be an officer not below the rank of inspector of police.