New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

12 Assistance with proceedings

• Regulation 193 is amended by revoking subclause (2) and substituting the following subclause:

  • “(2) When a prisoner to whom this regulation applies is preparing an appeal, application, defence, or plea, or preparing for any proceeding under the Immigration Act 1987, the manager of a prison must, as far as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances,—

    • “(a) ensure that the prisoner is provided with adequate facilities to do so, to the extent that this is consistent with the maintenance of safety and security requirements; and

    • “(b) facilitate contact between the prisoner and any adviser or assistant (other than another prisoner) helping the prisoner to do so.”