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151. They shall visit the prison frequently and at uncertain times, and shall also, on the application of the Gaoler, visit the prison at any time to hear and determine any case awaiting adjudication.

152. They shall co-operate with the Inspector in promoting the efficiency of the service, and they shall make inquiry into any matter specially referred to them by the Minister, and report their opinion thereon.

153. They shall forthwith upon the receipt of any report in writing as to the mind or body of any prisoner being likely to be injured by the discipline or treatment to which he is subjected, take the same into consideration, and shall communicate their opinion to the Minister. If the case is urgent they shall also give such directions thereon as they may deem expedient, pending the decision of the Minister.

154. They shall frequently inspect the diet of the prisoners, and if they find that the quality of any article does not comply with the terms of the contract for the supply to the prison of that article they shall report the same to the Minister, and, if necessary, take such steps as may be expedient to provide the prisoners with suitable food.

Official Visitors.

155. Visitors appointed under section 21 of the said Act (hereinafter referred to as “Official Visitors”) shall from time to time visit any prison of which they may be duly appointed visitors.

156. Official Visitors shall at all times have free access to all parts of the prison, and to all prisoners confined therein.

157. Official Visitors shall not give any order or interfere with the administration of the prison. The books of the prison are to be open to their inspection.

VISITORS TO PRISONS.

158. Any person, other than a Minister of the Crown, a member of the Legislature, or a Justice of the Peace, desiring to visit any prison must first obtain an order from the Minister, the Under-Secretary, or the Inspector.

159. Except under special conditions, the visiting-hours shall be on Mondays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

160. Not more than four persons shall be admitted in any one party, and not more than two parties shall be admitted at any one time.

160A. Every party must be accompanied by two officers, or by one officer if two are not available.

161. Prisoners are not to be pointed out to visitors, nor is any information whatsoever regarding them to be given to visitors.

162. Visitors must not in any way communicate with prisoners unless they receive the permission of the Gaoler.

163. Visitors shall be allowed to visit such parts of the prison only as are occupied by members of their own sex.

ROUTINE OF DUTIES.

164. The following time-table shows the routine to be observed at all prisons so far as the circumstances will permit, and where special regulations in particular cases do not provide to the contrary.

Week-days.

(From 1st September to 30th April.)

6.30 a.m. .. Rising-bell rings Prisoners rise, wash, dress, make up hammocks, and tidy cells.

6.50 a.m. .. First unlock .. Night lock-up report examined by the Gaoler or senior officer, keys checked, and taken over from the night orderly; officers parade; keys issued; muster taken. Slops collected. Breakfast served in cells; prisoners locked up. Officers parade; muster given in, and keys collected.

7.50 a.m. .. Second unlock Will take place at such an hour as will enable prisoners to commence labour at 8 a.m. Names taken of prisoners desiring to see Gaoler, Medical Officer, or other officials.

7.55 a.m. .. General parade Prisoners absent from parade visited by a principal warder, and certified correct. All prisoners then searched, and marched to labour; those in shops exercise half an hour.

12 noon .. .. Dinners served.

12.55 p.m. .. Officers parade Prisoners unlocked and searched; smoking.

1.20 p.m. .. .. Marched to labour.

4.30 p.m. .. .. Prisoners in shops cease work and exercise half an hour.

5 p.m. .. Bell rings .. Recall from labour; prisoners mustered and searched.

5.20 p.m. .. Lock up .. Teas served; lock-up report signed; keys collected; and night-watch officers parade.

5.30 p.m. .. Muster .. Night-watch officers posted.

8 p.m. .. .. Silence-bell, and cell-lights out.

10 p.m. .. .. All single officers in quarters unless on leave.

From 1st May to 31st August, the above time-table shall be observed with the following exceptions: Labour will cease at 4 p.m.; last lock up shall be at 4.20 p.m.

Saturday.

(Throughout the Year.)

Duties up to 12 noon: Same as other week-days.

On return of prisoners from labour after 12 noon prisoners are mustered and searched.

Officers on Short-duty, leave for the Day.