CASE STUDY 2 39. – It is not permissible to justify the use of violence to obtain information in order to prevent violence; 39. – If violence is an option, is it likely to be seen as the first option?; 39. – The head of the prison must investigate the intelligence according to his strategic plans; that is what they are for. This might include evacuation of certain areas, particularly those used by staff; 39. – If there were no suspects, what would the head of the prison do?; 39. – A thorough security review is also called for to establish the source of explosive material; 39. – It is always important that senior prison officials behave in accordance with the international code; they set the standard for all the staff. CASE STUDY 3 39. – What implications does observance of the international inspection committee’s rulings have for the culture of the prison?; 39. – Does observance mean that the prison administrators will have to do their jobs differently? How? Is it likely that the prison will be better run?; 39. – Prison staff will accept a new way of working with prisoners if the senior officials set an example; 39. – It is possible for notions of “justice” and “human rights” to evolve, and thereby change, over time. Should the prison administration endorse the international instruments over established national practices? 44

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