New York S00886 incorporates the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners into state law.

New York S00886 amends the correction law to incorporate the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela rules. These rules include prohibiting prolonged solitary confinement, ensuring community standards for medical and dental care, and protecting the rights of incarcerated individuals to make confidential complaints and to be placed close to their homes. The bill also mandates adequate training for staff, oversight by an independent agency, and access to vocational, educational, and rehabilitative programs.

New York S00886 incorporates the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners into state law.

New York S00886 amends the correction law to incorporate the United Nations standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners, also known as the Nelson Mandela rules. These rules include prohibiting prolonged solitary confinement, ensuring community standards for medical and dental care, and protecting the rights of incarcerated individuals to make confidential complaints and to be placed close to their homes. The bill also mandates adequate training for staff, oversight by an independent agency, and access to vocational, educational, and rehabilitative programs.