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Corrections Regulations 2019
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22 Restrictions of communications during emergency
Despite anything to the contrary in these Regulations, a Governor may, during an emergency within the prison that results
in a substantial disruption or disturbance—
(a) restrict or prohibit telephone communication between a prisoner and any other person; or
(b) restrict or prohibit any written communication between a prisoner and any other person, other than an Ombudsman officer within the meaning of the **Ombudsman Act 1973**, the Minister, the Secretary, the Commissioner, the Governor or an independent prison visitor.