Removal of prisoners from a prison to a public hospital

(1) The Minister, Permanent Secretary or the magistrate of the district may by order in writing direct that any prisoner be removed to a public hospital, to remain there for medical treatment. (2) A prisoner removed to a public hospital pursuant to an order under subsection (1) of this section, shall be detained in such public hospital until the Director of Health Services or a Medical Officer certifies that he is fit to return to prison or until the Minister, Permanent Secretary or the magistrate directs that such prisoner be returned to prison. (3) The Superintendent of Prisons or the Keeper of any prison when he considers it necessary may direct that any prisoner be removed to a public hospital for medical attention, but such prisoner shall not be detained in any public hospital for more than forty-eight hours unless an order for his removal in accordance with subsections (1) and (2) of this section has been obtained.