OEA/Ser.L/V/II.118
Doc. 3
9 October 2003
Original: Spanish

SPECIAL REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION AT THE CHALLAPALCA PRISON, DEPARTMENT OF TACNA, REPUBLIC OF PERU

I. INTRODUCTION

II. LEGAL FRAMEWORK

A. International Law

B. Domestic law

III. CONDITIONS OF DETENTION IN THE CHALLAPALCA PRISON

A. General description

1. Register and location of detainees

2. Accommodation

3. Physical conditions of detention

4. Conditions of personal hygiene

5. Clothing and bedding

6. Food

7. Exercise and sport

8. Medical services

9. Discipline and sanctions

10. Contact with the outside world and visits

11. Books

12. Religion

13. Retention of prisoners’ property

14. Psychosocial Care

15. Treatment

16. Work

IV. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS