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Corrections Act 1986
19Officers subject to certain directions
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19 Officers subject to certain directions
(1) A prison officer is subject to the directions of the Governor of the prison to which the prison officer is assigned.
(2) The Governor of a prison may give to officers within the meaning of paragraph (f) of the definition of ***officer*** in section 14 who are working at the prison or with prisoners such directions as the Governor considers necessary for the security of the prison.
(3) The Governor may give to other officers working at the prison or with prisoners such directions as the Governor considers necessary for the management good order or security of the prison or the prisoners.