Dry Earth System and night buckets were used in Victoria Gaol cells and dormitories in the early days for the disposal of sewage and excreta. However, the soil on the Hong Kong Island could not absorb the urine and caused bad smell.
Since the 1970s, welfare officers are assigned to look after the welfare of prisoners, helping them to solve personal problems and overcome the difficulties they face during imprisonment.
Senior Officers from the Headquarters would conduct regular inspections to institutions and prisoners could approach the senior officers if they wish to make a request or complaint.
Law Hou Leung, Superintendent of Victoria Prison inspected the prison daily. He was normally accompanied by the Day Orderly Officer during the inspection.