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Legal instruments & key provisions

Legal instrument Key provision
French Prison CodeThe prison administration ensures accommodation, access to hygiene, food and cohabitation conducive to the prevention of physiological or psychological ailments. Food must be varied and in sufficient quantity. Food must be compatible with medical prescriptions if a detainee is unwell. In addition, wherever possible, food should be suited to philosophical and religious convictions.

NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM RECOMMENDATIONS

Year Recommendation Report
2020The NPM report recommends that prisoners must have the possibility to eat during the night and food and basic kitchen tools (e.g., kettles, hotplates, microwaves) must be available. Persons deprived of liberty must be provided with a varied diet, taking into account their age, health, physical condition, religion and culture. Three meals a day shall be offered at regular intervals and at the customary times. Arrangements should be made to feed people who are absent from the institution at the usual mealtime. Food should be prepared and served hygienically in accordance with health standards and nutritional recommendations. It should be provided in sufficient quantity and at an appropriate temperature. Persons deprived of their liberty must have access to drinking water at all times, without limitation of quantity and in good conditions. Report details
2022Juveniles must be provided with food of satisfactory quality in terms of taste, health and nutrition, and in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of their age. Nutritional quality needs to be addressed everywhere. The involvement of young people in working out menus and their participation in meal conception should be sought. Report details