Section 47

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Section 47

(1)

A sentence of imprisonment passed or to be passed upon a prisoner shall subject the prisoner during the term of his sentence—

(a)

to be imprisoned, subject to his being released on parole;

and

(b)

to work at such labour as may be directed by the Officer in

Charge and, so far as is practicable, such labour shall take place—

(i)

in association;

(ii)

outside cell;

(iii)

outside the limits of the prison as approved by the

Commissioner General.

(2)

The Medical Officer may certify a prisoner as—

(a)

unfit and recommend that the prisoner be excused from labour; or

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(b)

fit only to perform light labour.

(3)

A prisoner under subsection (2) shall only be required to work on any labour prescribed as light labour.