MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR NGOS 115 CLOTHING AND BEDDING Standards “1) Every prisoner who is not allowed to wear his own clothing shall be provided with an outfit of clothing suitable for the climate and adequate to keep him in good health. Such clothing shall in no manner be degrading or humiliating. 2) All clothing shall be clean and kept in proper condition. Under clothing shall be changed and washed as often as necessary for the maintenance of hygiene. 3) In exceptional circumstances, whenever a prisoner is removed outside the institution for an authorized purpose, he shall be allowed to wear his own clothing or other inconspicuous clothing.” SMR, Rule 17 “If prisoners are allowed to wear their own clothing, arrangements shall be made on their admission to the institution to ensure that it shall be clean and fit for use.” SMR, Rule 18 “1. Prisoners who are not allowed to wear their own clothing shall be provided with an outfit of clothing suitable for the climate and adequate to keep them in good health. Such clothing shall in no manner be degrading or humiliating. 2. All clothing shall be clean and kept in proper condition. Underclothing shall be changed and washed as often as necessary for the maintenance of hygiene. 3. Whenever prisoners obtain permission to go outside the institution, they shall be allowed to wear their own clothing or other inconspicuous clothing.” EPR, Rule 22 “Every prisoner shall be provided with a separate bed and separate 3