S.L. 260.3 Art. 71Use of force.

(1) Force may be used by prison officers only where it is necessary to prevent or impede acts of violence, attempted escape or active or passive resistance to lawful orders.

(2) Prison officers who have recourse to force shall use no more than is strictly necessary and shall report the incident immediately to the Director.

(3) Saving exceptional circumstances in which they are authorised to do so by the Director, prison officers performing duties which bring them into direct contact with prisoners shall not carry arms or batons. On giving any such authorisation the Director shall as soon as is practicable report his action to the Minister and the Chairman of the Board.

(4) On receiving information about the application of force to any prisoner the Director shall ensure that any necessary investigation is carried out without delay.

(5) No prison officer shall act deliberately in a manner calculated to provoke a prisoner.