Switzerland
Capital city — Bern
Country population
Incarceration rate (per 100,000 inhabit…
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Human Development Index
Homicide rate (per 100,000 inhabitants)
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Total number of prisoners
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Prison density
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Total number of prison facilities
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An NPM has been established
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Female prisoners
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Incarcerated minors
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Percentage of untried prisoners
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Death penalty is abolished
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Living conditions
Accommodation
The law establishes a minimum standard for living space per prisoner
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Prisoners are accommodated in single cells
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The cells/dormitories are provided with electric lighting
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The cells/dormitories are equipped with heating and/or air conditioning
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Hygiene
Prisoners have access to water
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Showers are located in the cells/dormitories
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Types of sanitary facilities
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Beddings are refreshed
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Food
Number of meals per day
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Food services are managed by
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The prison service is required to meet nutritional standards regarding quality and quantity
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The prison service provides food that respects special dietary needs
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Prisoners eat their meals in
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Prisoners can buy food products
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Prisoners are allowed to receive food parcels
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