C HAPTER 14. E XERCISE OBJECTIVE The objective of this chapter is to stress that people’s health should not suffer as a direct consequence of being deprived of their liberty. Many prisoners spend the majority of their days in conditions of relatively close confinement, usually indoors. In these circumstances, it is essential that they be given an adequate amount of time each day in the open air and be allowed to walk about or to take other exercise. ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLE All prisoners shall have at least one hour’s daily exercise in the open air if the weather permits. 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 Before presenting this section, ask the trainees to consider the importance of exercise in their own lives and then to consider the likely outcomes if detainees are deprived of it for any period. Are there particular individuals or groups for whom exercise is particularly important? Conditions are likely to be very different across different jurisdictions; it will be useful for trainees to share their experiences. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS Present these to the trainees, allowing sufficient time for comment and discussion. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION A list of topics is provided in the Manual. Methodology: The trainees should be divided into small groups and be given the two topics to discuss. It would be helpful if facilitators could pass around the groups, ensuring that the discussions are relevant. Reporting back is not necessary. 77