citizen’s human rights and fundamental freedoms provided for in the Constitution of Mauritius. It is intended to further provide for the enforcement of the rights of victims and witnesses. 22. The Reform Institutions Act was amended in April 2018 and makes provision to toughen the law against officers of the Mauritius Prisons Service, detainees and persons working in reform institutions who are convicted under the Act. It also encourages prisoners to participate in an approved rehabilitation program in order to enjoy the earned remission system. 23. Statements obtained through torture are not invoked as evidence in any legal / court proceedings. TREATMENT OF PRISONERS 24. Prison Officers are trained to treat detainees in a manner which is decent, humane and just, ensure safety of detainees, ensure good order and control is maintained; to provide detainees with the opportunity to use their time in prison positively so that they will be able to rehabilitate into society when they are released. Human Rights in Prison is a core module of the Training Curriculum for Prison Officers. Training is conducted at the Prison Training School which is ISO Certified. Prison Officers also have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills through workshops and seminars organised at local, regional and international level. Exchange programs are regularly organised for the benefit of Prison Officers to so as to benchmark with best practices. Mauritius Prison Service is also a member of the African Correctional Services Association which is an opportunity to establish fruitful collaboration among member countries. 25. Other conditions related to the treatment of prisoners are a) Unconvicted detainees are allowed to wear their civilian clothing and are as far as possible kept separate from convicted detainees. b) Food and Hygiene: Toilet and shower facilities are available. All detainees, including unconvicted detainees, receive three meals a day as well as tea. All detainees receive a balanced diet approved by a Nutritionist of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. Food is prepared on weekly menu sheet worked out by the catering officer and approved by the Officer in Charge, New Wing Prison. Medical diets are also prepared on the recommendation of the Medical Officers or Dieticians of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life for sick detainees. Detainees living with HIV/AIDS receive antiretroviral drugs and an enhanced diet equivalent to a surplus of 20%; c) Medical care: All detainees receive free medical care on admission and throughout their sentence. Detainees are also referred to specialist care to public hospitals. Moreover, visiting Specialists such as dermatologists, psychiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, dental surgeons and medical specialists, amongst others, regularly visit sick detainees at the Prison. The Prison also has a Hospital Ward where detainees are admitted under 61