MODEL PRISON MANUAL, 2016 for UPSC Exams
5 ஜூலை, 2024WHAT IS MODEL PRISON MANUAL?
Model Prison Manual, 2016 is a set of guidelines developed by Ministry of Home Affairs. It covers about prisoner classification and privileges, disciplinary action and complaints procedures, sanitary and hygiene regulations, etc.,
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- Article 39 (a) Fair justice also deals with prisoners.
- Article 14,19,20,21 and 22 deal with Rights of prisoners.
WHY TO READ?
- The union Home ministry has asked the states of Union Territories who have not adopted Model Prison Manual so far, to bring in accordance with guidelines provided by Manual.
- Prison is a state subject.