C HAPTER 13. H YGIENE OBJECTIVE The objective of this chapter is to underline the need for adequate sanitary installations and washing and bathing facilities in prisons and other places of detention. ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLE All prisoners shall be provided with facilities to meet the needs of nature in a clean and decent manner and to maintain adequately their own cleanliness and good appearance. This principle 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 this principle. Ask for the information to be reported back to the group. IMPLICATIONS Trainees should be asked what they consider to be the implications of facilities below the standard set, both for prisoners and prison staff. The statements in the Manual should then be presented. It is likely that the second statement, which refers to the health of staff in prisons, will engender comment. Use this interest to emphasize that human rights issues always apply to everyone. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Present these to the trainees. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION A list of topics is provided in the Manual. Methodology: The trainees should be divided into small groups to discuss the two topics. Where possible, facilitators should visit the groups, providing help and advice where necessary. It is likely that much of what is discussed will be anecdotal, but it might be helpful to share experiences. It is important to ensure that the topic related to religious practices is seen within the context of the observance of another human right and not dismissed as insignificant. 75