Application of relevant statutory provisions to certain public service activities.

6.—(1) The relevant statutory provisions apply to prisons and places of detention unless their application is incompatible with safe custody, good order and security.

(2) Subject to section 11 , the relevant statutory provisions apply to members of the Defence Forces except when they are—

(a) on active service within the meaning of section 5 of the Defence Act 1954 or deemed to be on active service within the meaning of section 4(1) of the Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1960 ,

(b) engaged in action in the course of operational duties at sea,

(c) engaged in operations in aid to the civil power, or

(d) engaged in training directly associated with any of the activities specified in paragraph (a) to (c).