The Legal Framework of Israel Prison Service Operation

The legal framework within which the IPS operates is as follows:

1. The Prisons Ordinance (New Version), 1971.

2. Prisons Regulations, 1978, issued by the Minister of Police.

3. Prisons Regulations, (Proceedings of Disciplinary Hearings), 1989.

4. Prisons Regulations, (Prison Officer Ranks - Amendment), 1990.

5. Prisons Regulations, (Establishments of IPS Units), 1982.

6. Regulations for Prisons and Corrective Schools for Young Delinquents.

7. Proceedings Directive (Arrest and Search), Granting Powers of Arrest to Prison Officers, 1983

8. Regulations for Proceedings of Hearings (Prisoners' Appeals), 1980.

9. Prison Service Law (Disabled and Deceased Persons), 1981.

10. Regulations and Emergency Powers (Arrests), Administrative Detention, 1981.

11. Penal Code, 1977, Clauses 48-51B.

12. Penal Regulations (Methods of Punishment), Proceedings of Release Committees and Referral Procedures, 1954.

13. Commissioner's Ordinances and other related Rules and Regulations.