Removal of prisoner to give evidence, etc

(1) The Minister or a magistrate, on proof to his satisfaction that the presence of any prisoner at any place is required in the interest of justice or for the purpose of any public inquiry, may by writing under his hand order that the prisoner be taken to that place. (2) A prisoner taken from a prison in pursuance of an order made under this section or of a warrant issued under section 82 of the Supreme Court of Judicature Act, Cap. 91, shall whilst outside any prison be kept in such custody as the Minister or a magistrate may prescribe and whilst in that custody shall be deemed to be in legal custody.