Section 35: Employment of detainee

35. Employment of detainee (1) (a) Subject to this section and Part V, every sentence of detention shall subject the detainee to detention and performance of such work as may be directed by the officer in charge during the term of the sentence. (b) Detainees in a Rehabilitation Youth Centre may attend classes in ordinary education. (2) Where a medical officer finds that a detainee is physically unfit, such detainee shall not be required to perform— (a) any labour; or (b) any labour other than light labour. [Issue 1] R10 – 14 Revised Laws of Mauritius (3) A convicted detainee may, while serving his sentence, participate in such earning schemes as may be approved by the Minister.