THE NELSON MANDELA RULES
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Rule 113
Untried prisoners shall sleep singly in separate rooms, with the reservation
of different local custom in respect of the climate.
Rule 114
Within the limits compatible with the good order of the institution, untried
prisoners may, if they so desire, have their food procured at their own
expense from the outside, either through the administration or through
their family or friends. Otherwise, the administration shall provide their
food.
Rule 115
An untried prisoner shall be allowed to wear his or her own clothing if it is
clean and suitable. If he or she wears prison dress, it shall be different from
that supplied to convicted prisoners.
Rule 116
An untried prisoner shall always be offered the opportunity to work, but
shall not be required to work. If he or she chooses to work, he or she shall
be paid for it.
Rule 117
An untried prisoner shall be allowed to procure at his or her own expense or
at the expense of a third party such books, newspapers, writing material
and other means of occupation as are compatible with the interests of the
administration of justice and the security and good order of the institution.
Rule 118
An untried prisoner shall be allowed to be visited and treated by his or her
own doctor or dentist if there are reasonable grounds for the application
and he or she is able to pay any expenses incurred.
Rule 119
1. Every untried prisoner has the right to be promptly informed about the
reasons for his or her detention and about any charges against him or her.
2. If an untried prisoner does not have a legal adviser of his or her own
choice, he or she shall be entitled to have a legal adviser assigned to him or
her by a judicial or other authority in all cases where the interests of justice
so require and without payment by the untried prisoner if he or she does not
have sufficient means to pay. Denial of access to a legal adviser shall be
subject to independent review without delay.