be necessary for keeping the prison premises clean and for cooking
prisoners’ rations. Prisoners of the Jewish faith are not compelled to work
on Saturdays if they make a claim for such exemption. Prisoners of the
Orthodox Muslim faith are allowed to observe the fast of Ramadan and
during such fast such prisoners work in reduced tasks. In addition, the
Commissioner of Prisons may issue other religious holidays for prisoners
who are members of other religious communities as he thinks fit.
Persons on Conditional Release
190.
Persons on conditional release may be subject to community service
provided for in Section 4 of the Penal Code (Amendment) Act No. 12 of
2000 and Section 306A and B of the Criminal Procedure Code
(Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2000.
191.
A Court may make an order for community service where in the case of an
adult; the offence is a misdemeanour and is punishable by imprisonment.
Before making an order for community service, the Court shall consider
the report submitted by a superior police officer or other person or
institution as the Court may consider appropriate as regards the character,
antecedents, home surroundings, health or medical condition of the
offender, or to the nature of the offence, or to any extenuating
circumstances in which the offence was committed.
192.
An order for community service shall specify –
(a)
the number of hours to be worked;
(b)
the days on which the work is to be performed;
(c)
the period of community service;
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