CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 02
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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1. PRISON MANAGEMENT
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1.1 Prisoner file management
1.2 Classification, risk and needs assessments
1.3 Allocation
1.4 Access to information
1.5 Requests and complaints
1.6 Transfers
1.7 Staff recruitment and training
1.8 Internal inspections
2. SAFETY, SECURITY AND DIGNITY FOR ALL
2.1 Searches of prisoners and cells
2.2 Search and entry procedures for visitors
2.3 Children in prison with their parent
2.4 Prisoners with disabilities
2.5 Dealing with the body of a deceased prisoner
2.6 Slavery
3. INCIDENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
3.1 Instruments of restraint
3.2 Use of force and arms
3.3 Investigations
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4. RESTRICTIONS, DISCIPLINE AND SANCTIONS
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4.1 Disciplinary sanctions and procedures
4.2 Solitary confinement
4.3 The role of health-care personnel
4.4 Alternative dispute resolution
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5. CONTACT WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD
5.1 Contact with family and friends
5.2 Access to legal advice, representation and legal aid
5.3 Notifications
6. HEALTH-CARE
6.1 Health-care provision
6.2 Advisory duties of health-care personnel
6.3 Emergency and specialized care
6.4 Documenting and reporting signs of torture
6.5 Ethical and professional standards
6.6 Medical files
7. EXTERNAL MONITORING
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