0442541_CORRPocketBook11Add3.qxp 14.09.2005 13:47 Page 10 All sentenced prisoners who are medically fit shall be required to work. As far as possible, this work should give them skills that will enable them to earn an honest living after their release.71 National legislation regarding health and safety at work shall apply in prison in the same way as it does in the community.72 Vocational training shall be provided, especially for young prisoners.73 Prisoners should be remunerated for the work they do.74 Prisoners should be allowed to spend at least a part of their earnings, to send a part to their families and to save a part.75 Education and cultural activities shall be provided and encouraged, including access to an adequate library.76 Education in prisons should be aimed at developing the whole person, taking account of prisoners’ social, economic and cultural background.77 Education shall be compulsory for young prisoners and illiterate prisoners. The prison authorities should give this high priority.78 The outside community should be involved as much as possible in educational and cultural activities in prisons.79 10

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