International recommendation

Solitary confinement in prison

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
Themes:
Isolation and solitary confinementTreatment of prisoners and prison facilities
Relevant CCPR articles:
Art. 10 – Rights of detaineesArt. 14 – Equality before the law, presumption of innocence and fair trialArt. 7 – Freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Art. 9 – Liberty and security of the person
Source:
CCPR/C/NOR/CO/7, para. 25

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure types:
Laws and regulationsPolicies, strategies, and action plansPractices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should evaluate the effects of full exclusions with a view to reducing them and use alternative measures whenever possible. It should set a maximum number of days a prisoner can remain in full exclusion in its policy, law and guidelines, in accordance with international standards.