Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

26.   Security of inmate in public hospital

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    (1)   An inmate removed to a public hospital under section 25 shall, whilst in the public hospital, be kept under such security as the Director or person-in-charge of a lock-up or legalised police cell may prescribe to prevent the escape of the inmate.

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    (2)   The provisions of subsection (1) shall cease to apply to any inmate on the date on which he or she is lawfully entitled to be released from the correctional facility, lock-up or legalised police cell.

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    (3)   Nothing shall be done under the authority of this section which in the opinion of the person in charge of the public hospital is likely to be prejudicial to the health of the inmate.