S.L. 260.3 Art. 24Personal appearance.

(1) Male prisoners shall be required, unless excepted or excused by the Director or the Medical Officer, to shave daily.

(2) Male prisoners, not excepted or excused by the Director or the Medical Officer, shall have their hair cut as frequently as necessary for neatness but, subject to the need for maintenance of appropriate discipline and hygienic standards, they shall be allowed a reasonable choice selection of their own hairstyles and personal grooming provided that unconvicted prisoners and prisoners sentenced to detention shall not be required to have their hair cut or any beard or moustache usually worn by them shaved off except where the Medical Officer directs this to be done for the sake of health or cleanliness.

(3) The Director shall engage a suitably trained person to carry out the duties of barber.

(4) A woman prisoner’s hair shall not be cut without her consent except where the Medical Officer certifies in writing that this is necessary for the sake of health or cleanliness.