Bringing of prisoners before the court for trial

(1) The keeper of the prison of the district in which any sitting of the court is held shall, by himself or by his deputy, be in attendance at the sitting at all times whilst the court is sitting, and shall bring each prisoner awaiting trial before the court when his case is called for trial, and during the continuance of the trial shall have him under his charge and custody, and from time to time remand him to prison by permission or order of the court during the progress of the trial or on any adjournment thereof. (2) The Commissioner of Police shall afford any assistance necessary to enable the keeper to comply with the requirements of this section.