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Prisons Act 1933 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Constitution and Administration
7. Administration of prison by Superintendent
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(1)
Subject to the orders of the Commissioner, the administration of each prison is vested in a Superintendent.
Commissioner
Defined · s 2
“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Prisons appointed under section 20;
(2)
If the Superintendent of a prison is temporarily absent or temporarily incapacitated, the powers and duties of the Superintendent under this Act or any regulations made under this Act may, during the period of absence or incapacity, be exercised and performed by any prison officer appointed by the Commissioner.
Superintendent
Defined · s 2
“Superintendent” means a Superintendent of Prisons appointed under section 20;