S.L. 260.3 Art. 51Letters and visits generally.

(1) Except as provided by these regulations, every letter and communication to or from a prisoner may be read or examined by the Director or a prison officer deputed by him, and the Director may stop any letter or communication if its contents are objectionable or if it is of inordinate length.

(2) Every visit to a prisoner shall take place within the sight of a prison officer.

(3) Visits to a prisoner may, with the consent of the Director, take place within the hearing of a prison officer.

(4) No object may be handed over to a prisoner during any visit without the approval of the Director.

(5) The Minister may give directions, generally or in relation to any visit or class of visits, concerning the days, times, duration and any other condition of visits to prisoners.