Solitary confinement 2011, para. 49

Párrafo
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There is no universal instrument that specifies a minimum acceptable cell size, although domestic and regional jurisdictions have sometimes ruled on the matter. According to the European Court of Human Rights in Ramírez Sanchez v. France, a cell measuring 6.84 square metres is "large enough" for single occupancy. The Court did not elaborate on why such measures could be considered adequate; the Special Rapporteur respectfully begs to differ, especially if the single cell should also contain, at a minimum, toilet and washing facilities, bedding and a desk.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Tipo de documento
Special Procedures' report
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Año
2011
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Paragraph number
49