2.10.2 Section 31(3) of the same act requires HCCs to report any use of mechanical restraints to the Inspecting Judge. In terms of section 31(5) inmates subjected to mechanical restraints may appeal to the Inspecting Judge. Of the 67 cases in which the use of mechanical restraints was reported, only 7 inmates appealed against use of restraints. This may point to inmates' ignorance of their rights in this regard.