6Classification of prisoners and detainees

6 Classification of prisoners and detainees

(1)  The classification committee is to classify prisoners and detainees having regard to –

(a) age and character; and

(b) length of sentence; and

(c) nature of offence; and

(d) behaviour during current, and any previous, period of imprisonment; and

(e) escape history; and

(f) any other relevant factor.

(2)  A prisoner or detainee may be classified into any one of the following security categories:

(a) maximum;

(b) medium;

(c) minimum.

(3)  A prisoner or detainee may be reclassified at any time if, in the opinion of the classification committee, it is necessary or desirable to do so.