United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
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The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela Rules, are internationally recognized guidelines that set out minimum standards for the humane treatment, conditions, and rights of people deprived of their liberty.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners Context triple: [Detention Section, follows, United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners]
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Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is a core United Nations human rights treaty that obliges states to prevent, criminalize, and punish torture and ill-treatment under all circumstances.
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European Convention for the Prevention of Torture
The European Convention for the Prevention of Torture is a Council of Europe treaty that establishes a system of independent visits to places of detention in member states to prevent torture and inhuman or degrading treatment.
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Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture
Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture is an additional legal instrument that supplements the original convention by refining and expanding the framework for monitoring the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty in member states.
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Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture is an international human rights treaty that establishes a system of regular, independent visits to places of detention to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
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Prisons Act, 1894
The Prisons Act, 1894 is an Indian law that lays down the rules and regulations for the management, discipline, and administration of prisons across the country.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners Target entity description: The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela Rules, are internationally recognized guidelines that set out minimum standards for the humane treatment, conditions, and rights of people deprived of their liberty.
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A.
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment is a core United Nations human rights treaty that obliges states to prevent, criminalize, and punish torture and ill-treatment under all circumstances.
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B.
European Convention for the Prevention of Torture
The European Convention for the Prevention of Torture is a Council of Europe treaty that establishes a system of independent visits to places of detention in member states to prevent torture and inhuman or degrading treatment.
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C.
Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture
Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture is an additional legal instrument that supplements the original convention by refining and expanding the framework for monitoring the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty in member states.
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D.
Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture is an international human rights treaty that establishes a system of regular, independent visits to places of detention to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
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E.
Prisons Act, 1894
The Prisons Act, 1894 is an Indian law that lays down the rules and regulations for the management, discipline, and administration of prisons across the country.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
United Nations standard
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international human rights instrument ⓘ soft law instrument ⓘ |
| adoptedBy |
United Nations
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United Nations Economic and Social Council ⓘ United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Nelson Mandela Rules ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
all persons deprived of their liberty
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civil prisoners ⓘ persons detained without charge ⓘ pre-trial detainees ⓘ sentenced prisoners ⓘ |
| approvalYear | 1957 ⓘ |
| approvedBy | United Nations Economic and Social Council ⓘ |
| containsProvisionsOn |
access to legal representation
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accommodation and living conditions ⓘ clothing and bedding ⓘ complaints and requests procedures ⓘ contact with the outside world ⓘ discipline and sanctions ⓘ exercise and sport ⓘ food and water ⓘ instruments of restraint ⓘ investigation of deaths and serious injuries in custody ⓘ medical services ⓘ personal hygiene ⓘ training of prison staff ⓘ |
| influences |
national prison legislation
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prison administration policies worldwide ⓘ |
| initialAdoptionBody | First United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders ⓘ |
| initialAdoptionPlace | Geneva ⓘ |
| initialAdoptionYear | 1955 ⓘ |
| keyPrinciple |
access to health care equivalent to that available in the community
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discipline and punishment consistent with human dignity ⓘ humane conditions of detention ⓘ independent inspections of prisons ⓘ individualized treatment and classification of prisoners ⓘ non-discrimination ⓘ prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment ⓘ respect for prisoners’ inherent dignity and value as human beings ⓘ separation of different categories of prisoners ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legalNature |
guiding principles
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non-binding ⓘ |
| monitoredBy | United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Nelson Mandela ⓘ |
| purpose |
to guide prison administration and management
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to safeguard the inherent dignity of prisoners ⓘ to set minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
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International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ⓘ |
| revised | 2015 ⓘ |
| revisionAdoptedBy | United Nations General Assembly ⓘ |
| revisionAdoptionDate | 17 December 2015 ⓘ |
| revisionResolution | A/RES/70/175 ⓘ |
| scope | global ⓘ |
| shortName | UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners ⓘ |
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Subject: United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners Description of subject: The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela Rules, are internationally recognized guidelines that set out minimum standards for the humane treatment, conditions, and rights of people deprived of their liberty.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Detention Section
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follows
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
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Scottish prison system
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subjectTo
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
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United Nations Police Handbook
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follows
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United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice
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linked to: United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
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shortName
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UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
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linked to: United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
Swedish Prison and Probation Service
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policyFramework
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
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subject linked to:
Swedish Prison and Probation Service (in terms of legislation and policy)
White Paper on Remand Detention in South Africa
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references
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United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
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