CONTENT
PRISONS IN MOZAMBIQUE
INTRODUCTION
Dates of the visit and composition of the delegation
Places visited
Consultations undertaken by the delegation
Authorities
NGOs
Prisoners
Co-operation received during the visit
Context of the visit
FINDINGS
A dual prison system
Conditions of detention
Prison population
Physical conditions
Contacts with the outside world
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Recreational activities, vocational training, school, education
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Prison work and duty
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Open air and restrictions
Rules, discipline and punishment
Complaint mechanisms
Relationships with staff and between prisoners
Health matters
AREAS OF CONCERN
Overcrowding
Detention under the Ministry of Home Affairs
Fighting crime operation
Detention of young people
Detention of women
Detention of foreigners
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