Description
The Jail Manual for the Use of District Officers in the Punjab is an essential administrative guide authored by Charles Hathaway. This historical document serves as a comprehensive reference for district officers responsible for managing correctional facilities across Punjab.
The manual provides detailed procedures, regulations, and best practices for jail administration, covering organizational structure, prisoner management, security protocols, and administrative protocols. It addresses practical matters including record-keeping, discipline procedures, and inter-departmental communication necessary for effective prison governance.
Originally published to standardize jail operations across Punjab’s districts, this manual reflects colonial-era administrative practices and institutional management. The work offers valuable insights into historical criminal justice systems and provides researchers, historians, and administrators with authentic documentation of 19th-century prison management methodologies and governmental oversight structures.
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