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INMATE RIGHTS WHILE
IN A SEGREGATION CELL


36. During confinement in a segregation cell, an inmate shall
 (a)
receive 3 meals a day at the times and of the type normally received by the inmates in the correctional centre generally,
 (b)
unless the director considers it could endanger the inmate or other persons, have a mattress, bedding and clothing of the type normally issued to the inmates in the correctional centre,
 (c)
retain his customary access to reading material and, unless the director considers this would pose a special danger to the inmate or other persons, the use of tobacco products,
 (d)
retain his customary privileges respecting letters and visits, as set out in these rules and regulations, and
 (e)
after the first 24 hours of confinement, thereafter be allowed a minimum one hour exercise period outside the segregation cell during each 24 hour period unless the director considers this could endanger the inmate or other persons.
    (2) An officer or director shall, on request, provide assistance to an inmate making a complaint under subsection (1) and shall, on receipt of a sealed envelope from the inmate addressed to the Director of Inspection and Standards forthwith forward the envelope to him.
    (3) On receipt of a written complaint under this section, the Director of Inspection and Standards shall, as soon as practical and reasonable
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