The Minister of Justice reiterates that transactions, with the exception of loans and donations of books, are only authorised in the event of transfer. Items left behind by released prisoners are handed to the State Property Authority. These provisions are regulatory. Although the Minister does not express any intention to update these regulations, she does not object to this in principle. Accordingly, the CGLPL upholds its recommendation. Enable prisoners to sell on, donate or lend all of their belongings, including their computer equipment, once this equipment has been inspected and the reasons checked for such a gesture. The CGLPL had also recommended furnishing purchasers with estimates drawn up in their name or valid invoices, by the time they are delivered the product at the latest. The Minister of Justice indicates that digital technology in detention should digitise the canteen order process, and as such the order contents and amounts will be available on the interface. Whilst this intention marks an undeniable step forward, it is not certain it will achieve the aim of the recommendation - namely the exercise by prisoners, including once they are released, of their civil law rights (proof of title, guarantee, right of assignment, etc.) over the items they purchase. The CGLPL therefore clarifies its recommendation. Take every appropriate measure to ensure prisoners who buy a product in the canteen can avail, with regard to this product and its supplier, of all the rights coming under civil law and consumer law (proof of title, guarantee, right of assignment, etc.). The CGLPL had recommended adopting a new circular on fighting against poverty in prisons, particularly aimed at reassessing the provisions governing the provision of a cash aid to people considered to be indigent. The Minister of Justice gives a reminder of the applicable regulations and contends that "If the prison administration, in its double role as head of the institution and prison rehabilitation and probation service, is fully committed to the fight against poverty, efforts on the part of partner associations and other public services must strengthen the means being harnessed." The CGLPL nevertheless considers that the support in place is inadequate and insists that it be reassessed. Reassess the cash aid (amount and upper limit of resources taken into account) given to people considered to be indigent. Lastly, the CGLPL drew up a series of recommendations on the autonomy of prisoners in managing their own financial resources: free choice of deposit account, systematic delivery of savings account statements, access to banking facilities, swift transfer of funds to savings accounts. The Minister of Justice recalls the principles governing the autonomy of prisoners in managing their savings and says that discussions are underway with the Banque postale to improve the agreement, and even enable access to other banks. The CGLPL duly notes this point. Finally, the CGLPL recommended regulating expenses incurred during permissions to leave in the context of talks between the Judge responsible for the enforcement of sentences, prison rehabilitation and probation service and the prisoner in question, to enable the latter to express his/her needs and associated reasons. This recommendation has been upheld since it did not receive a response from the Minister of Justice. Regulate the expenses incurred during permissions to leave in the context of talks between the Judge responsible for the enforcement of sentences, prison rehabilitation and probation service and the prisoner in question, to enable the latter to express his/her needs and associated reasons. 51

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