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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
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