Section 24B: Marriage within the prison compound
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24B. Marriage within the prison compound
(1) Notwithstanding section 24 (1), the marriage of a person serving a
term of imprisonment may be celebrated, within the prison compound where
he is detained, not less than 28 days after the publication of the marriage
under section 19 as the officer in charge of the prison may approve.
(2) No marriage shall be celebrated pursuant to subsection (1) except on
such terms and conditions as may be approved on the ground of security.
[S. 24B inserted by Act 25 of 1990.]
Sub-Part B – Religious Marriage having effect as Civil Marriage
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Questions this section answers
- Can a prisoner get married inside the prison compound?
- How many days after publication must a prisoner's marriage wait before being celebrated?