MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR NGOS 116 and appropriate bedding which shall be kept in good order and changed often enough to ensure its cleanliness.” EPR, Rule 24 Comments 3 If detainees are not allowed to wear their own clothes, it is better that they should wear civilian clothing rather than uniforms. Even if clothes are provided by the prison, they should be considered as personal belongings. The detainees should have individual beds and bedding which are clean and in good condition. Sheets must be changed regularly, at least once every 15 days. Some Reference points ■ How frequently is bedding changed? ■ Can detainees wash their clothes themselves?