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Corrections Act 2004

Corrections system - Establishment and operation of prisons - Exercise

70: Exercise

You could also call this:

"Prisoners get at least 1 hour of exercise outside every day if the weather is good."

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If you are a prisoner, you can take at least 1 hour of physical exercise every day. This exercise can be done outside if the weather is good. You can do this if you are not already working outside.

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Part 2Corrections system
Establishment and operation of prisons: Exercise

70Exercise

  1. Every prisoner (other than a prisoner who is engaged in outdoor work) may, on a daily basis, take at least 1 hour of physical exercise.

  2. The physical exercise referred to in subsection (1) may be taken by the prisoner in the open air if the weather permits.

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