OBJECTIVE The objective of this section is to underline the principle that individuals who are detained or who are in prison retain all their rights as human beings except those that have been lost as a specific consequence of deprivation of liberty. A universal prohibition on torture and ill-treatment stems from the inherent dignity of all people. Prisoners and detainees should be treated at all times in a humane and dignified manner. This requirement begins at the point of admission and continues until the moment of release. ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Human rights derive from the inherent dignity of the human person. All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated at all times with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. These principles should be presented visually, on a transparency or on paper, and remain on display throughout the session. BASIS IN INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS Exercise: Using the Compilation of Instruments, the trainees should work in pairs to discover the basis for each of these principles. A brief reporting back session will ensure that all trainees have discovered the information and are able to use the instruments. 39