New York A03651 incorporates the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners into state law.

New York A03651 amends the correction law by incorporating the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela rules. These rules cover various aspects of prisoner treatment, including prohibitions against prolonged solitary confinement, standards for medical and dental care, rights to make complaints without fear of retaliation, and access to vocational and educational programs. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will be responsible for promulgating rules and regulations in accordance with this section.

New York A03651 incorporates the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners into state law.

New York A03651 amends the correction law by incorporating the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela rules. These rules cover various aspects of prisoner treatment, including prohibitions against prolonged solitary confinement, standards for medical and dental care, rights to make complaints without fear of retaliation, and access to vocational and educational programs. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will be responsible for promulgating rules and regulations in accordance with this section.