Act) currently holds 7000 DNA profiles of convicted persons and 8700 DNA profiles from suspects as at 31 December 2017. From January 2015 to 31 August 2018, five hundred and seventy-one (571) cases have been detected from prints collected at crime scenes. 74. All detainees are unlocked as from 06:30 hours up to 17:30 hours in the Association Yards. Labour for detainees is between 07:30 hours and 10:30 hours and between 11:30 hours and 15:30 hours. Detainees have access to potable water round the clock in their respective Association Yard. ARTICLE 8 - FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND CONSCIENCE Freedom of conscience, the profession and free practice of religion shall be guaranteed. No one may, subject to law and order, be submitted to measures restricting the exercise of these freedoms. 75. Section 11 of the Constitution provides that except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of conscience, and for the purposes of this section, that freedom includes freedom of thought and of religion, freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and both in public and in private, to manifest and propagate his religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance. 76. Mauritius is a cultural melting pot of Africans, Chinese, French, Hindus and Muslims. In order to enable the citizens to practice their religion indiscriminately, the Government provides religious subsidies to religious bodies, and infrastructural facilities during all religious festivals celebrated in Mauritius. 77. Since all cultures and religions live together, the government adapts the calendar each year in order to share equitably the public holidays. Public holidays are also proclaimed every year based the religion and culture of our citizens. In the Public Sector, Male officers, who profess the Muslim faith, are granted permission to attend prayers on Fridays between 12.30 and 14.00 hours, subject to the exigencies of the service and the work of the Ministry/Department not being disrupted. Officers of all faith are granted two hours time-off (except those of the Disciplined Forces) in respect of two religious festivals of their choice during the year. 78. Students as from primary level are taught oriental languages (according to their personal liking or cultural/religious background, they may choose between Hindi, Mandarin, Tamil, Urdu, Arabic). The Kreol Morisien is also taught in primary schools since 2012. 79. There exist in Mauritius, several Trust Funds, Cultural Centres, Speaking Unions and Heritage Funds for the preservation of our rich and diverse cultural heritage and for the promotion of languages. Consequently, Mauritians of all cultural backgrounds have the opportunity to participate in religious and cultural activities of their choice and to foster harmony and mutual respect. 72