MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR NGOS 77 TREATMENT 1 Persons who are deprived of their freedom are particularly vulnerable. It cannot be stressed enough that all persons in this situation must be given humane treatment which respects their dignity. Above all, torture and inhuman or degrading treatment are absolutely prohibited and cannot be justified under any conditions. Other measures can constitute ill-treatment if put to improper use. This relates in particular to solitary confinement and other means of constraint. This is why recourse to such measures must be accompanied by a series of guarantees. Treatment ■ Torture and ill-treatment ■ Solitary confinement ■ Means of restraints