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The Act no. 221/2006 on Execution of detention, 15 March 2006, (Zákon č. 221/2006 z 15. marca 2006 o výkone väzby).Each detainee is provided with a meal three times a day, corresponding to recommended dietary intake. It shall take into account the nature and difficulty of performed labour, the age and health of the person in detention. The diet also considers the cultural and religious traditions of the accused. There must be no more than seven hours between meals in one day. The cell must have, among other requirements, a sink with drinking water. The detainee who is not allowed to make coffee or tea in his/her cell or kitchen is provided with hot water for making drinks at least twice a day.

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