S.L. 260.3 Art. 86Prohibition of unauthorised punishments.

(1) Prison officers shall not inflict any punishment, or resort to any mode of treatment similar to a punishment, on or in respect of any prisoner except with the authority of the Director or, as the case may be, of the Tribunal.

(2) The Director and the Tribunal shall not inflict any punishment, or resort to any mode of treatment similar to a punishment, on or in respect of any prisoner except after regular proceedings for a disciplinary offence and adjudication in accordance with these regulations.