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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 55

Indulgence List.

51. The Indulgence List referred to in Regulations Nos. 17 and 28 will comprise the following articles :—

†Butter. †Fish (in tins). †Milk. †Postage stamps.
†Cheese. †Fruit. †Mustard. †Sugar.
†Cocoa. †Jam. †Pepper. †Tobacco.
†Coffee. †Matches. *†Pipes.

Newspapers.

52. Prisoners on the Special List will be given access to such weekly journals and newspapers as may be sanctioned by the Inspector of Prisons.

PUNISHMENT.

Confinement to Cells.

53. While awaiting the arrival of a Visiting Justice the Gaoler may confine to his cell any prisoner charged with misconduct, and may take any precautionary measures for the protection of prisoners and officers. He may also stop at any time any privileges until the Visiting Justice arrives and decides the matter.

Fines.

54. Breaches of Discipline.—For breaches of discipline prisoners may be fined by the Visiting Justice or Inspector of Prisons a sum not exceeding 10s., as provided in Regulation No. 3.

Reduction of Grade.

55. In addition to any specific punishment for any breach of discipline or other offence, a prisoner may be placed in any lower grade for such term as the Visiting Justice or Inspector of Prisons may decide.

Serious Offences.

56. For escapes, attempted escapes, assaults upon officers, or other aggravated offences, the offender, of whatever grade, will, in addition to any sentence imposed therefor, be liable to be reduced by the Inspector of Prisons to the Lower Grade.

PETITIONS.

57. The Gaoler, when forwarding petitions for release, should state if definite employment can be found for the prisoner, and every facility should be given to an eligible prisoner to communicate with discharged prisoners’ aid societies or any kindred organizations or reputable persons likely to find employment for him. Prison officers are enjoined to render all possible assistance in this respect, as unless suitable employment is obtained for a prisoner prior to discharge there is little hope of his being able to lead a reformed life.

ANNUAL REPORT TO MINISTER.

58. The Inspector of Prisons shall see each prisoner when inspecting the prisons, and shall in January of each year furnish the Minister with a report on each case.

HABITUAL OFFENDERS.

59. The foregoing regulations contained in this Part shall also apply to habitual offenders.

PART II.—REFORMATIVE DETENTION.

PRISON REGULATIONS TO APPLY.

60. The rules and regulations made under the provisions of the Prisons Act, 1908, and all general orders in regard to prisons, except as to the remission of sentences by marks obtained for good conduct and except also where they are in conflict with these or any special regulations which may be hereafter brought into operation, shall apply to prisoners serving sentences of reformative detention, as regards their conduct, the requirements of discipline and health, their working-hours, dietaries, educational, religious, and other instruction, and other details.

VISITING JUSTICES.

61. The Visiting Justices shall have the same powers to hear and determine complaints respecting prisoners sentenced to reformative detention as are provided for under the Prisons Act, 1908, and the regulations thereunder in regard to other prisoners, and shall have the same powers as regards the infliction of punishments.

62. In addition to or in substitution for any punishment they may inflict under the Prisons Act, 1908, Visiting Justices are empowered to punish any such prisoner for any breach of discipline by imposing a fine not exceeding 10s., to be deducted from any sum standing to the credit of such prisoner in the accounts kept in the prison.

63. Visiting Justices shall visit the prisons frequently, and shall carefully investigate any complaints made to them, and, when necessary, furnish a report to the Minister.

MEDICAL OFFICER.

64. The Medical Officer shall forward quarterly reports to the Permanent Head of the Department of Justice respecting the condition of health, &c., of each prisoner.