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Sentencing authorities, when considering non-custodial
measures, should take into consideration the rehabilitative
needs of the offender, the protection of society and the
interests of the victim, who should be consulted whenever
appropriate.158
The development of new non-custodial measures should
be encouraged and closely monitored and their use
systematically evaluated.159
XII.
The Administration of Prisons
and Prison Staff
All law enforcement officials, including prison staff, shall
respect and protect human dignity and maintain and
uphold the human rights of all persons.160
The administration of the prison staff should be in civilian
hands. It should not be part of a military structure.161
Personnel shall be carefully selected for their integrity,
humanity, professional capacity and personal suitability.162
The prison administration should be diligent in informing
the personnel and the public that prison work is a social
service of great importance.163
Personnel shall be appointed as full-time prison officers,
with civilian status, salaries adequate to attract and retain
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