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DOC/OS(XXXIII)/324c/I
TABLE
Introduction
4
Dates of the visit and composition of the delegation
4
General situation in Namibia
4
Unfolding of the mission
6
Cooperation received during the visit
7
Context of the visit
8
Findings
10
The prison system
10
Conditions of detention
Prison population
Premises
Bedding
Food
Contacts with the outside world
Leisure, exercise, work, programmes and access to education
Open air and restrictions
Rules, discipline and sanctions
Complaints mechanism
Relationship with staff and between prisoners
External and internal control
Health
10
10
15
25
25
27
28
31
31
32
33
34
35
Areas of Concern
35
Health matters
Lack of medical staff
Delay in transferring sick prisoners to hospitals and specialised centres
Diet, health care, and status of morbidity and mortality
HIV/AIDS
The mentally ill
Homosexual relations
35
35
36
37
39
40
41
Behaviour of staff vis-a-vis the prisoners
41
Problems of access to legal assistance
43
Boards for release, reduction of sentences and parole
43
Good Practices
The Ombudsman's office
45
45
Management and administration of prisons, prison farms, prison buildings
45
NGOs' actions
45
Recommendations
46
Complementary information required from the Government of Namibia_ 46
Measures recommended by the Special Rapporteur
General Recommendations
Health Recommendations
Specific Recommendations to the Prison Administration
46
46
47
48