What this chapter covers

Transfers to another prison
Applying for a transfer and possible reasons you can transfer, and your rights when the prison transfers you
Transfer to a hospital
Medical treatment and transfer to a psychiatric hospital
Deportation from New Zealand
The law about deportation

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