Prisons Regulations · 2002 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Administration of Prison
11. Death or dangerous illness of prisoner
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If a prisoner dies in a prison, the Superintendent of the prison must ensure that —
the death is, as soon as practicable, reported to —
the police;
the Commissioner; and
the most accessible known relative of the prisoner; and
the Chairperson of the Board of Visiting Justices is notified of the death of the prisoner.
If a prisoner in a prison is dangerously ill, the Superintendent of the prison must, as soon as practicable, report this to the most accessible known relative of the prisoner.
Subregulation 1
If a prisoner dies in a prison, the Superintendent of the prison must ensure that —
the death is, as soon as practicable, reported to —
the police;
the Commissioner; and
the most accessible known relative of the prisoner; and
the Chairperson of the Board of Visiting Justices is notified of the death of the prisoner.
Subregulation 2
If a prisoner in a prison is dangerously ill, the Superintendent of the prison must, as soon as practicable, report this to the most accessible known relative of the prisoner.