THE NELSON MANDELA RULES
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Clothing and bedding
Rule 19
1. Every prisoner who is not allowed to wear his or her own clothing shall
be provided with an outfit of clothing suitable for the climate and adequate
to keep him or her in good health. Such clothing shall in no manner be
degrading or humiliating.
2. All clothing shall be clean and kept in proper condition. Underclothing
shall be changed and washed as often as necessary for the maintenance of
hygiene.
3. In exceptional circumstances, whenever a prisoner is removed outside
the prison for an authorized purpose, he or she shall be allowed to wear his
or her own clothing or other inconspicuous clothing.
Rule 20
If prisoners are allowed to wear their own clothing, arrangements shall be
made on their admission to the prison to ensure that it shall be clean and fit
for use.
Rule 21
Every prisoner shall, in accordance with local or national standards, be
provided with a separate bed and with separate and sufficient bedding which
shall be clean when issued, kept in good order and changed often enough to
ensure its cleanliness.
Food
Rule 22
1. Every prisoner shall be provided by the prison administration at the
usual hours with food of nutritional value adequate for health and strength,
of wholesome quality and well prepared and served.
2. Drinking water shall be available to every prisoner whenever he or
she needs it.
Exercise and sport
Rule 23
1. Every prisoner who is not employed in outdoor work shall have at least
one hour of suitable exercise in the open air daily if the weather permits.