S.L. 260.3 Art. 67Removal from association.

(1) Where it appears desirable, in the interests of security or for the maintenance of good order or discipline or in his own interest, that a prisoner should not associate with other prisoners, either generally or for particular purposes, the Director may arrange for the prisoner’s removal from association accordingly. During such periods the Director may also order the cancellation of visits, other than those referred to in regulations 53, 54 and 55.

(2) A prisoner shall not be removed from association under the foregoing sub-regulation for a period of more than forty-eight hours without the authority of the Minister. An authority given under this sub-regulation shall be for a period not exceeding fifteen days, but may be renewed for similar periods. Such an authority shall be immediately notified to the Chairman of the Board.

(3) The Director may, in his discretion, direct that the prisoner resume association with other prisoners, and shall so direct if the Medical Officer advises accordingly on medical grounds: Provided, that when such removal had been effected under the Minister’s authority in terms of the preceding sub-regulation, the Minister and the Chairman of the Board shall be notified immediately of such direction.