x. The Prison Service takes an inventory of all persons without legal representation and presents it to the Government so that legal aid can be extended to them. xi. To improve detention conditions in prisons to make sure that these comply with international standards, notably the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. xii. Prisoners be properly separated into categories especially those awaiting trial from those who have been convicted; minors from adult offenders and dangerous criminals from less dangerous ones. xiii. That children who are in conflict with the law should have additional protection, which should be based on their best interests and wellbeing like providing them with adequate legal aid. xiv. Pre-trial detention of juveniles should be avoided where possible; where that is not possible they should be allowed to maintain contact with their families or a Social Worker. xv. The Government of Mauritania consider releasing inmates on self bail who pose little or no risk to society, or where the crime is not a serious one. xvi. The Government of Mauritania and its judicial institutions use as sparingly as possible pre-trial detention. The African Commission is aware that there will be circumstances where it will be necessary to keep in prison some persons on the awaiting trial category. However, such should be the exception where the court is of the opinion that the individual poses a danger to society or might jump bail or interfere with witnesses. xvii. The Government of Mauritania adopts legislation on alternative sentences, like Community Service. xviii. All accommodation provided should meet all requirements of health, minimum floor space, lighting and ventilation. xix. All inmates in prison are provided with a bed, sufficient clean bedding which is changed often to ensure its cleanliness. xx. Sanitary installations be provided to inmates to enable every prisoner to comply with the needs of nature when necessary and in a clean and 43 | P a g e