S.L. 217.19 Art. 20Food.

(1) Subject to any directions of the Chief Executive Officer of the Detention Services Agency, no detained person shall be allowed, except as authorised by the medical practitioner, to have any food other than that ordinarily provided.

(2) No detained person shall be given less food than is ordinarily provided, except with his written consent and upon the written recommendation of the medical practitioner.

(3) The food provided shall:

(a) be wholesome, nutritious, well prepared and served, reasonably varied, sufficient in quantity; and

(b) in so far as possible, meet all religious, dietary, cultural and medical needs.

(4) The officer in charge of a centre shall, at regular intervals, inspect the food and shall report any deficiency or defect to the Chief Executive Officer of the Detention Services Agency.

(5) For the purpose of this regulation, any reference to food shall also be deemed to include drinks.