RIGHTS BEHIND BARS A Study of Prison Conditions In Zimbabwe 2018 CONTENTS ABOUT THE FORUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CONTENTS LIST OF ACRONYMS LIST OF INSTRUMENTS CITED 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2. INTRODUCTION 3. METHODOLOGY 4. INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL STANDARDS ON PRISONS AND CONDITIONS OF DETENTION 4.1. Pre-trial detention 4.2. Prisoners’ dignity, cell conditions and sanitation 4.3. Bedding 4.4. Adequate clothing 4.5. The right to sufficient food 4.6. Access to clean water 4.7. The right to health care services 4.8. Education, vocational training and work 4.9. Juveniles deprived of their liberty 4.9.1 The right to be kept separately from detained adult persons 4.9.2 The right to be treated in a manner, and kept in conditions that take account of the child’s age 5. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS AND FINDINGS 5.1. Pre-trial detention in Zimbabwean prisons 5.2. Human dignity, cell conditions and sanitation 5.3. Bedding 5.4. Adequate clothing 5.5. Food provision 5.6. Access to clean and potable water 5.7. Access to health care services 5.8. Access to education and opportunities for vocational training 5.9. Juveniles deprived of their liberty 5.9.1 Separation of adults and young offenders in Zimbabwean prisons. 5.9.2 Juvenile offenders’ right to be treated in a manner and kept in conditions that take account of the child’s age 6. SPECIFIC FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1. Specific Findings 6.2. Recommendations iv EGAP ii iii iv v vi 8 11 13 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 32 34 34 34 36 36 38