Guards should be given human rights education so that they will respect the rights of prisoners. It is assumed that prisoners are educated on their duties and responsibilities. All their rights should also be made known to them on their entry into prisons. 6. The quantity and quality of food for prisoners is worthy of attention. Medical and Legal Profession 1. Doctors are encouraged to supplement efforts of government in catering for the health needs of prisoners. Voluntary work by doctors may serve this end. 2. The national association of lawyers should ensure that its members carry out their obligations to their clients in prison. They may even consider providing legal aid to prisoners. Civil Society T he Benin Human Rights Commission as well as NGOs working in prisons are encouraged to continue. They should motivate others to join them. They should also consider the establishment of a voluntary organisation such as "Prison Fellowship" (Fraternite des prisons du Benin) subject to safeguard against abuse of prisoners, who will maintain contact with assigned needy prisoners with a view to helping them find solutions to their problems. Donor Community ssistance in provision of medical care and transportation will help a A A country such as Benin which is concerned about improving the conditions of its prisoners, having taken the lead in such areas as construction of new prisons and increasing budgetary allocation for each prisoner. 50 51