Facilities and Practices in Singapore Prisons

Debated in Parliament on 11 Nov 2013.

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Ms Sylvia Lim questioned whether Singapore’s prisons meet UN Standard Minimum Rules and the reasons for any deviations, while Teo Chee Hean affirmed that Singapore’s practices generally align with the UN Rules, which are flexible and not legally binding.
The Minister noted that Singapore’s prison regime is strict and disciplined, forming the basis for rehabilitation, and that the Singapore Prison Service is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for inmates.
The debate highlighted that while Singapore’s approach is spartan and focuses on discipline, it is consistent with the principles of the UN Rules, which allow for national adaptation.

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Sylvia Lim

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs (a) whether the facilities or practices in Singapore prisons conform to the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners and, if not, in what ways; and (b) what are the justifications for the deviations.

Teo Chee Hean

The UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners were adopted in 1955 and they set out generally accepted good principles and practices in the treatment of prisoners and management of institutions.

The Rules cover areas such as food, clothing, personal hygiene, work, discipline, medical services and accommodation. Recognising that not all the Rules are capable of application in all places at all times, the UN allows countries to apply them suitably, according to their own context. There are no international legal obligations for compliance.

The practices of the Singapore Prison Service are consistent with the principles and generally conform to the UN Rules. Our prisons are spartan and the regime of incarceration strict, with a strong emphasis on discipline. This philosophy is the basis upon which rehabilitation programmes are delivered to inmates. The Singapore Prison Service is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for the inmates under its custody.

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Ms Sylvia Lim questioned whether Singapore’s prisons meet UN Standard Minimum Rules and the reasons for any deviations, while Teo Chee Hean affirmed that Singapore’s practices generally align with the UN Rules, which are flexible and not legally binding.
The Minister noted that Singapore’s prison regime is strict and disciplined, forming the basis for rehabilitation, and that the Singapore Prison Service is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for inmates.
The debate highlighted that while Singapore’s approach is spartan and focuses on discipline, it is consistent with the principles of the UN Rules, which allow for national adaptation.

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Facilities and Practices in Singapore Prisons

Debated in Parliament on 11 Nov 2013.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Ms Sylvia Lim questioned whether Singapore’s prisons meet UN Standard Minimum Rules and the reasons for any deviations, while Teo Chee Hean affirmed that Singapore’s practices generally align with the UN Rules, which are flexible and not legally binding.
The Minister noted that Singapore’s prison regime is strict and disciplined, forming the basis for rehabilitation, and that the Singapore Prison Service is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for inmates.
The debate highlighted that while Singapore’s approach is spartan and focuses on discipline, it is consistent with the principles of the UN Rules, which allow for national adaptation.

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Sylvia Lim

Teo Chee Hean

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Ms Sylvia Lim questioned whether Singapore’s prisons meet UN Standard Minimum Rules and the reasons for any deviations, while Teo Chee Hean affirmed that Singapore’s practices generally align with the UN Rules, which are flexible and not legally binding.
The Minister noted that Singapore’s prison regime is strict and disciplined, forming the basis for rehabilitation, and that the Singapore Prison Service is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for inmates.
The debate highlighted that while Singapore’s approach is spartan and focuses on discipline, it is consistent with the principles of the UN Rules, which allow for national adaptation.

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Teo Chee Hean

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