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Towards the Effective Protection of LGBTI Persons Deprived of Liberty
7. Training of prison staff
Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Human Rights
Law in Relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Principle 9. The Right to Treatment with Humanity while in Detention
“Everyone deprived of liberty shall be treated with humanity and with
respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. Sexual orientation
and gender identity are integral to each person’s dignity.
States shall: […]
G Undertake programmes of training and awareness-raising for prison
personnel and all other officials in the public and private sector who
are engaged in detention facilities, regarding international human
rights standards and principles of equality and non-discrimination,
including in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity. ”
Principle 10. The Right to Freedom from Torture and Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment
“Everyone has the right to be free from torture and from cruel, inhuman
or degrading treatment or punishment, including for reasons relating to
sexual orientation or gender identity.
States shall: […]
C Undertake programmes of training and awareness-raising for poli-
ce, prison personnel and all other officials in the public and private
sector who are in a position to perpetrate or to prevent such acts.”
Well-trained prison personnel contribute to reducing the risks of
torture and other ill-treatment against persons deprived of liberty.
Prison staff should not only be equipped with the requisite theoretical knowledge, but also with the practical skills and non-discriminatory attitudes that will enable them to perform their duties
with respect for, and in compliance with, the human rights and
dignity of detainees. Training should not be limited to initial capacity-building, but should be provided regularly and continuously
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