Debtors Act 1934 s 15

s 15 Procedure where defendant fails to furnish security or find fresh security

15.—(1) Where the defendant fails to comply with any order under section 13 or 14, the court or a judge may order that he be detained in the civil prison until the decision of the action. (2) No person shall be detained in prison under this section —(a) in any case for a period longer than 6 weeks; or (b) after he has complied with such order.

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