Confinement in detention not exceed the official capacity (l); Existing institutions be refurbished to meet basic minimum standards (m); and new remand centres be built with sufficient accommodation for the anticipated population to the extent that the use of noncustodial measures will not eliminate the overcrowding problem (n) have committed a crime out of negligence. The percentage of cases in which bail was granted varied between 28 and 43 %. The percentage for custodial bail granted varied between 11 and 17 %. In 0,4 to 2,3 % of all cases, a personal guarantee was recognized as sufficient. Regarding the reform of the probation service, a separate Strategy and an Action Plan were elaborated. Work continues on the assessment and further development of the legislation related to the probation system. In August 2009, the Probation Service introduced a dactyloscopy system improving tracking and registration process. This allows probation officers to focus on social work and individual rehabilitative schemes. Efforts are being undertaken to create employment opportunities in different firms for the probationers. In addition, probationers receive regular classes on foreign languages and in computer programmes. Severe overcrowding; very poor conditions. Financial resources allocated have drastically increased and considerable refurbishment programs are underway, funded from the State budget; The outsourcing of food provision has already produced tangible results and allows providing special diets for those prisoners who need it. Many prison facilities underwent substantial reconstruction to bring them in line with international standards and the Action Plan for the Reform of the Penitentiary System for 2007-2010 foresees further refurbishment; The official capacity of the prisons as of Non-governmental sources: Please see table below. Government: The Ministry of Correction and Legal Assistance (MCLA) adopted a Penitentiary Strategy and an Action Plan which focus on the implementation of the draft Code on Imprisonment and measures tackling prison overcrowding. In addition, measures are being taken regarding the food supply (outsourcing of food supply; establishment of shops in all penitentiary institutions that provide a possibility for prisoners to buy additional food and hygiene items). In addition, new medical departments administering and monitoring the healthcare system were set up at A/HRC/13/39/Add.6 72 Procedure Code be restricted, particularly for non-violent, minor or less serious offences, and the application of non-custodial measures such as bail and recognizance be increased (j)

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