CONTENT
PRISONS IN MALAWI
INTRODUCTION
Dates of the visit and composition of the delegation
Places visited
Consultations undertaken by the delegation
Authorities
NGOs
Media
Prisoners
Co-operation received during the visit
Context of the visit
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FINDINGS
Preliminary remarks
The prison system
Conditions of detention
Prison population
Buildings, housing and separation
Clothing, hygiene
Bedding
Food
Contacts with outside world
Recreational activities, vocational training, school, education
Prisoners' work and duty
Open air and restrictions
Rules, discipline and punishment
Complaint mechanisms
Appeal procedures
Relationships with staff and between prisoners
Health matters
General situation
The main problems
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