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Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Establishment and operation of prisons - Assessment, use of time, management plans, and programmes

50: Prisoners' use of time

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"What prisoners can do with their time in prison"

When you are in prison, the person in charge must make sure you have a chance to use your time in a good way. The person in charge wants to help you make the most of your time in prison. They must do this as much as they can, so you can be busy with useful things.

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Part 2Corrections system
Establishment and operation of prisons: Assessment, use of time, management plans, and programmes

50Prisoners' use of time

  1. The chief executive must ensure that, as far as is practicable, every prisoner is provided with an opportunity to make constructive use of his or her time in prison.