HC Deb 25 April 1955 vol 540 c34W
77. Mr. Fenner Brockway

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies in which Colonies the Regulations for de-tentive institutions provide for flogging as a punishment for three minor offences whilst in custody.

Mr. Hopkinson

In the Federation of Malaya and in Singapore corporal punishment by caning (not flogging) may be awarded for a third minor offence against prison discipline. In Kenya, persons detained under the Emergency Regulations may be awarded corporal punishment for a third minor offence.