Prisons Act · s 45

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s 45Effect of sentence of imprisonment

(1)

Every sentence of imprisonment passed or to be passed upon any prisoner shall subject the prisoner, during the term of the sentence, to be imprisoned and to work at such labour as may be directed by the Officer-in-Prisons

Charge and so far as is practicable such labour shall take place in group or groups or outside cells.

(2)

The Medical Officer may order any prisoner to be excused labour or to perform light labour, and any prisoner ordered to perform light labour shall be required to work on any labour prescribed by this Act for which he is certified as fit by the Medical Officer.