Correctional Services Act 2014
59Performance of religious practices
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59 Performance of religious practices (1) To the extent practicable, a prisoner at a custodial correctional facility may perform the usual practices associated with the prisoner's religion or belief system (including attending services or ceremonies held at the facility). (2) Items of personal property reasonably required for the performance of those practices are allowable items for the purposes of section 45. (3) However, if the General Manager considers it appropriate to do so in order to maintain the security and good order of the facility, or the prisoner's health or wellbeing, the General Manager may prohibit the prisoner from: (a) performing a practice mentioned in subsection (1); or (b) possessing an item mentioned in subsection (2).