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Less ‘sleeping like sardines’, as Philippines adopts Nelson Mandela Rules for jails

Less ‘sleeping like sardines’, as Philippines adopts Nelson Mandela Rules for jails

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are named after the former South African president who was unjustly incarcerated for 27 years, are playing a key part in prison and penal reform in the Philippines.

Ahead of Nelson Mandela International Day marked annually on 18 July, here’s what you need to know about the Rules and what is being done to implement them.

Humane Treatment

The Rules aim to ensure that all prisoners are treated with respect and…

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