OBJECTIVE The objective of this section is to underline the principle that prisoners and detained individuals have the right to an adequate standard of living. These rights include accommodation, food, drinking water, clothing and bedding. ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLE All persons deprived of their liberty have the right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate food, drinking water, accommodation, clothing and bedding. This principle should be presented visually and remain on display throughout the session. BASIS IN INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS Using the Compilation of Instruments, the trainees should work in pairs in order to discover the basis for this principle. IMPLICATIONS Before presenting these to the trainees, ask them to give their views on the importance of maintaining adequate living conditions within places of detention. Encourage them to think for themselves and to consider the likely results of poor living conditions for detainees, prison staff and the wider community. 49