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144. Every prisoner is thus required to remain in the probation class for one-fourth of his whole sentence, during which time he must earn a number of marks equivalent to the days in one-fourth of the whole sentence (less the three months’ probation) multiplied by eight, after which he will be eligible for promotion to the third class, and so on to the second class, serving and earning in each class a number of marks equal to one-fourth of the whole sentence.

145. A prisoner in probation, third, or second class may, for misconduct, be subjected to serve an additional period in such class in which he may then be serving; and, if in third, second, or first class, may be reduced to any lower class for any stated period, such number of days for which he may be reduced to be multiplied by eight, and the number of marks accruing therefrom to be served in such lower class in addition to the one-fourth of the sentence.

146. The remainder of the term of imprisonment, after having served the prescribed periods in the lower classes, to be spent in the first class, unless degraded to any lower class for misconduct.

147. These classes, as far as possible, to be kept separate from each other.

148. Prisoners in the probation class will wear the prison-dress, without facings. They will be allowed no gratuity, but may receive one visit of twenty minutes’ duration, and write and receive one letter, immediately after their conviction, and again in three months, provided their conduct is good. They will be granted one period of exercise on Sundays.

149. All prisoners under sentence of less than six months’ hard labour are to be considered as in the probation class. They may on discharge be granted a gratuity not exceeding two shillings and sixpence, unless such sentence expires on a Saturday, when this gratuity may be increased to an amount not exceeding four shillings. They will be allowed one visit of twenty minutes’ duration, and to write and receive one letter, immediately after their conviction, provided their conduct is good, and on the same condition they will be allowed a visit of twenty minutes’ duration, and to write and receive one letter, when within a fortnight of being entitled to their discharge.

150. Prisoners in the third class will wear the prison-dress, with black facings. They will receive a gratuity, to be earned by marks during the time spent in this class, at the rate of one penny per twenty marks. [In cases of sentences under twelve months the various privileges of visiting and writing and receiving letters in the classes may be granted, though the specified period of three months from date of conviction may not have expired.] To receive a visit of twenty minutes’ duration, and to write and receive a letter, once in two months, provided conduct in that class has been good for the four previous weeks. To be allowed one period of exercise on Sundays.

151. Prisoners in the second class will wear the prison-dress, with yellow facings. They will be eligible to receive a visit of thirty minutes’ duration, and to receive and write a letter, once a month. To receive a gratuity, to be earned by marks during the time spent in this class, at the rate of one penny halfpenny per twenty marks. To be allowed two periods of exercise on Sundays.

152. Prisoners in the first class will wear the prison-dress, with red facings. They will be eligible to receive a visit of thirty minutes’ duration, and to receive and write a letter, twice in each month. To receive a gratuity, to be earned by marks during the time spent in this class, at the rate of twopence halfpenny per twenty marks. To be allowed three periods of exercise on Sundays.

153. Prisoners who so far commit themselves as to be placed in cross-irons or parti-coloured suit, or under other special treatment, will be placed in the probation class whilst under such treatment, but on release therefrom will return to the class from which they were degraded, unless the sentence for misconduct specifies to the contrary.

154. Prisoners under cumulative sentences will be treated as if undergoing one term equal to the whole award, except that they will serve a probation of three months without remission for each sentence. The probations to be consecutive at the commencement of the imprisonment.

155. Prisoners undergoing sentences of four, three, and two years’ hard labour may, by exemplary conduct and industry during their sentences, earn a special remission and gratuity, as follows, at the discretion of the Inspector:—

Four years .. .. Fourteen days, and £1 10s.
Three years .. .. Seven days, and £1.
Two years .. .. Nil, and 10s.

155A. Prisoners undergoing sentences of imprisonment without hard labour who volunteer to and perform hard labour, whose conduct and industry are exemplary, will be entitled to a remission under the foregoing scale. This regulation will not, however, apply to prisoners undergoing imprisonment in default of payment of fines.

TABLE showing the Number of Marks to be earned in each Class, the Minimum to be earned towards Remission, and the Minimum Period of Sentence to be served before Release from Prison on Remission, with Gratuities.