Article 99 Temporary confinement in a special cell

(1)

The Governor may order the temporary confinement in a special cell of any prisoner who is refractory or acting in a violent manner.

(2)

No prisoner shall be confined in a special cell pursuant to paragraph (1)–

(a)

as a punishment; or

(b)

for any longer than necessary and, in any event, no longer than a continuous period of 24 hours.

(3)

Where an order is made under paragraph (1), the Governor shall–

(a)

give notice of the order to a medical officer as soon as possible; and

(b)

record the particulars of the case.

(4)

A prisoner who is temporarily confined pursuant to an order under paragraph (1) shall be visited–

(a)

by a medical officer where a prisoner has been so confined for a continuous period in excess of 15 hours; and

(b)

by an officer at least once in every 15 minutes during the period of the prisoner’s temporary confinement.