OBJECTIVE Deprivation of liberty is a punishment in itself. The objective of this section is to underline that it is not the task of the prison administration to inflict further punishment on the prisoner. On the contrary, prisoners should be encouraged to use their time in prison to learn new skills, to improve their education, to reform themselves and to prepare for eventual release. ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES The main aim of the prison authorities in their treatment of prisoners should be to encourage personal reformation and social rehabilitation. The purpose of the prison regime should be to help prisoners to lead law-abiding and self-supporting lives after their release. These principles should be presented visually and remain on display throughout the session. BASIS IN INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS Exercise: Using the Compilation of Instruments, the trainees should work in pairs in order to discover the basis for each of these principles. This should be followed by a short reporting back session. IMPLICATIONS These directives apply to both prison staff and detainees. These are the main points to be made in the presentation of this section. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Take sufficient time to discuss with the trainees the recommendation by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment concerning long-term prisoners. 97