S.L. 260.3 Art. 69Restraints.

(1) The use of chains and irons shall be prohibited. Handcuffs, restrain-jackets and other body restraints shall not be applied as a punishment. They shall not be used except in the following circumstances:

(a) where the Director deems it necessary, as a precaution against escape during the movement of a prisoner, provided that they shall be removed when the prisoner appears before a judicial or administrative authority unless that authority orders otherwise;

(b) on medical grounds by direction and under the supervision of the Medical Officer;

(c) by order of the Director, if other methods of control fail, to prevent a prisoner from injuring himself or others, damaging property or creating a disturbance.

(2) On giving an order under paragraph (c) of the foregoing sub-regulation, the Director shall without delay consult the Medical Officer and inform the Chairman of the Board.

(3) The Director shall give effect to any recommendation which the Medical Officer may make in respect of cases dealt with under this regulation or regulation 68(2).

(4) No means of restraint whatever shall be applied for any time longer than is strictly necessary, and, in any case, for longer than twenty-four hours without informing in writing the Chairman of the Board. The Director shall personally, before giving an order under sub-regulation (1)(b) or (c), see the prisoner. The Director shall visit such prisoner at least twice a day and the prisoner must be observed by a prison officer at frequent intervals as directed in writing by the Director.