RIGHTS BEHIND BARS A Study of Prison Conditions In Zimbabwe 2018 treated in rooms that afford them privacy; that the State provide adequate resident medical staff who can respond to emergencies timeously; that the State supply at every health care institution serving detainees adequate medication for all diseases; that the State always provides protective clothing to health care staff, and that the State prioritise clinics providing treatment to vulnerable detainees such as mental health patients, persons with disabilities and child offenders. (m) With regards to custodial institutions housing young offenders, it is imperative for these institutions to formulate and implement child-friendly policies; employ staff that are trained in juvenile justice, social work and other relevant disciplines; and respect every young offender’s right to be treated in a manner that takes cognisance of their age. To ensure compliance with national and international standards, the State should also ensure that young offenders are not just separated from adult offenders, but also receive treatment that takes account of their age. 40 EGAP

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