An Act of Parliament to consolidate and amend the law relating to prisons; to provide for youth corrective training centres, extra mural penal employment; to provide for the organisation, discipline, powers and
duties of prison officers; and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith. The Act contains 13 Parts and 76 Articles. Of particular relevance are parts III. Powers, duties and privileges of prison officers; IX. Offences by prisoners; X. Offences in relation to prisoners.