Ten strokes is the maximum observed at one time. Doctor checks inmate's ability to take punishment. Inmate is strapped to a table, hood is placed over head, ankles and wrists fastened and he is held by officers over shoulders and back. Pants are allowed to drop. Paddle is administered by one of a number of officers at the direction of the Warden.
Doctor is in attendance.
Warden talks with inmate after punishment and also officers are warned against discussion of details. Record signed by Warden and Doctor. There seems to be some evidence of paddling having been useful in helping young offenders to redirect their activity. Manitoba sent in broadly similar replies. There seems to be no information from Quebec .