Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

36.   Appeal

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    (1)   Any inmate may, within 48 hours of the decision of the Inquiry Committee or the Director, appeal in writing to the Visiting Justices against any punishment imposed upon him or her by the Inquiry Committee or by the Director and the Visiting Justices may allow the appeal, reduce or confirm any such punishment, or make such other order as they may see fit.

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    (2)   Where an inmate cannot write, it is the duty of any correctional officer to assist that inmate with the lodging of his or her appeal.

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    (3)   An appeal under subsection (1)shall be given to the Director who shall forward the appeal to the Visiting Justices, together with any notes or any statement which the inmate may have made before the Inquiry Committee or the Director.