All detainees have the right to a minimum of one hour outdoor exercise per day. This is crucial for their mental and physical well-being.

Detainees in prison have the right to freedom of religion. There should be no discrimination based on religion and detainees equally have the right not to subscribe to a religion.

Work of a useful nature should be provided to keep detainees actively employed for a normal working day. This is important for the well-being of detainees and staff in prisons, as well as for the resettlement of detainees in society.

Clean clothes and bedding, in sufficient quantity and adapted to the climate, are essential elements of good personal hygiene and decent living conditions in detention.

Sanitary facilities that are in good condition, clean, sufficient in number and easy to access are essential to ensure the hygiene and dignity of people in detention, as well as to avoid the transmission of certain infectious diseases.

Adequate ventilation and lighting, including access to daylight, are among the basic elements required to ensure the health and well-being of detainees.

In view of the total reliance of detainees on prison authorities for their basic needs, the provision of clean water at all times and good quality food is essential to maintaining their health and strength.

In light of the number of hours spent in cells or dormitories on a daily basis, the conditions of accommodation have a considerable impact on the experience of deprivation of liberty.

The right of detainees to access the outside world implies regular and meaningful access to news, information and entertainment that is freely available outside detention.

Detention – particularly the initial days - can be a very traumatic experience for foreign national prisoners.