(b) Correctional Services Order 3, Chapter V (3)(f)(i)(cc) stipulates that all visits are non-contact visits, but attempts should be made to allow contact visits for offenders in privilege group A. Offenders in privilege group A may however not lay claim to contact visits, as security considerations, the behaviour and adaptation of the offender remain the primary factors to be considered. The same apply to remand detainees.
2. (a) Each Centre has a clinic to attend to the sick inmates. There is also a
24 hour manned hospital for critically ill inmates.
(b) (i) One permanently appointed doctor.
(ii) There are thirty (30) registered nurses.
(aa) All are full–time employees
(bb) The facilities have two part–time doctors.
3. (a) Each housing unit has ablution block for inmates to shower and wash their
clothes. The centres have hair clippers that are issued in each unit and
a dedicated room where inmates go and have their hair trimmed.
(b) Correctional Services Order 3, Chapter V, Sub Section (3)(f)(i)(cc)
stipulates that “Head of Prisons must ensure that a qualified barber or
prisoner with appropriate experience is appointed to cut prisoners’ hair”.