The Enforcement Rules of the Prison Act Article 8

Any media seeking interview in accordance with Article 8 of the Act shall file a written application and the interview shall be subjected to the Prison’s approval. The written format shall be established by the supervisory authority.When the interview is requested by an overseas media or if the interview will be published overseas, the Prison shall seek the approval of the supervisory authority.If the media interviews involve any Prison Official or individual prisoner, the Prison shall acquire the interviewee’s consent.During interview by media, the Prison may adopt proper measures to maintain the integrity and interests of the prisoners and relevant staff.If the target or detail of the media interview involves youth or juvenile, sexual offense, domestic violence, illness or other matters about which media coverage is restricted or prohibited by law, the regulations shall be complied with.Media interview may be stopped if it creates an impact on the security or order of the Prison.After a media interview is made and before it is published, prior notice shall be given to the Prison or the prisoners. If the coverage is inconsistent with the interview details or facts, the Prison or prisoners may ask the media to make corrections or to make clarifications in a proper manner.