Offences by prisoners • Section 133(3): If, at any hearing under this section, a hearing adjudicator finds the offence proved, he or she may impose 1 or more of the following penalties: (a) forfeiture or postponement of all or any privileges for any period not exceeding 28 days: (b) forfeiture of earnings for any period not exceeding 7 days: (c) confinement in a cell for any period not exceeding 7 days. • Section 137(3): If, at any hearing under this section, the Visiting Justice finds the offence proved, he or she may impose 1 or more of the following penalties: (a) forfeiture or postponement of all or any privileges for any period not exceeding 3 months: (b) forfeiture of earnings for any period not exceeding 3 months: (c) confinement in a cell for any period not exceeding 15 days. Women-specific provisions Subpart 3, sections 81A – 81C of the Corrections Act 2004 • Sections 81A- 81C relate to the provision of accommodation for mothers in prison of a child less than 24 months old. Subpart 7, section 203 of the Corrections Act 2004 • Section 203: “regulations made under section 200(1)(d) may include (without limitation provisions” – (c) prescribing conditions relating to the care of children of female prisoners who are allowed to remain with or visit their mothers in prison. Use of Force/Restraint Subpart 4, sections 83 – 88 of the Corrections Act 2004 • Section 83(1): “No officer or staff member may use physical force in dealing with any prisoner unless the officer or staff member has reasonable grounds for believing that the use of physical force is reasonably necessary – (a) in self-defence, in the defence of another person, or to protect the prisoner from injury; or (b) in the case of an escape or attempted escape (including the recapture of any person who is fleeing after escape); or (c) in the case of an officer, – (i) to prevent the prisoner from damaging any property; or (ii) in the case of active or passive resistance to a lawful order.” • Section 83(2): If physical force is used in the circumstances referred to in s 83(1) it may not be more than is “reasonably necessary in the circumstances”. • Section 87(4): “A mechanical restraint – (a) must not be used for any disciplinary purpose” and “must be used in a manner that minimises harm and discomfort to the prisoner.” 70