When other parcels may be stopped and inspected
19 When other parcels may be stopped and inspected
This regulation applies to a parcel sent by a prisoner to, or sent to a prisoner by, any person or body other than—
an Ombudsman officer within the meaning of the Ombudsman Act 1973; or
the IBAC or an IBAC Officer within the meaning of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011; or
the Victorian Inspectorate or a Victorian Inspectorate Officer within the meaning of the Victorian Inspectorate Act 2011; or
the Commission for Children and Young People as established by the Commission for Children and Young People Act 2012; or
a person or body referred to in regulation 18(2), 18(5) or 20.
A prison officer may open and inspect the parcel to determine whether or not the contents of the parcel may jeopardise the safety and security of the prison, the safe custody and welfare of any prisoner or the safety of the community.
The Governor may inspect and stop the parcel if the Governor believes on reasonable grounds that the parcel—
is a threat to prison security; or
may be of a threatening or harassing nature; or
may be used to further an unlawful activity or purpose.
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