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In forceAmended2002 Revised Edition

Part 2 · Administration of Prison

8. Security of prisoners’ cells

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Amended

Last amended by an amending law of 2026.

The Superintendent of a prison must ensure that prison officers regularly inspect the cells of prisoners in the prison to —

(a)

check the security of the cells and take appropriate measures to address any security risk identified; and

(b)

check for any prohibited article, which must be removed from the cell.

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Custody of Prisoners

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Petition to President

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Remission of Sentences

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Home Detention Scheme

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External Placement Scheme

Part 8

Employment Preparation Scheme

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Release of Prisoner Subject to Spp or Sepp

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Persons Detained for Safe Custody

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Treatment of Prisoners Awaiting Capital Punishment