Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)

Notices

Directions in all Correctional Centres and Remand Detention Facilities for Alert Levels 3, 4 and 5

5. Amenities, consultations and visits during Alert Levels 3, 4 and 5

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(1) The provision of amenities to inmates from external sources is suspended.

 

(2) Consultation visits between legal practitioners and inmates are suspended, but telephonic contact is allowed where circumstances and resources permit.

 

(3) Visits by members of the public to correctional centres and remand detention facilities are suspended, except for essential and permitted service providers as provided for in the Regulations.

 

(4) Office visitations by parolees and probationers are suspended.

 

(5) Visits by external non-essential health care providers, including but not limited to specialists, dentists, psychiatrists, and physiotherapists, are suspended, except for medical emergencies.

 

(6) Visits by the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services and Independent Correctional Centre Visitors are allowed for performing statutory oversight at correctional centres and remand detention facilities.