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    The document outlines the mission, objectives, and principles of the Jail Bureau. [1] The mission is to direct, supervise and control the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails to improve jail management nationwide. [2] The objectives are to improve living conditions according to UN standards, enhance inmate rehabilitation and reformation, and professionalize jail services. [3] The principles establish standards for the humane and rehabilitative treatment of inmates, including their rights, health, discipline, and security during confinement.

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    Rule 1 BJMP Rule Book

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    The document outlines the mission, objectives, and principles of the Jail Bureau. [1] The mission is to direct, supervise and control the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails to improve jail management nationwide. [2] The objectives are to improve living conditions according to UN standards, enhance inmate rehabilitation and reformation, and professionalize jail services. [3] The principles establish standards for the humane and rehabilitative treatment of inmates, including their rights, health, discipline, and security during confinement.

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    The document outlines the mission, objectives, and principles of the Jail Bureau. [1] The mission is to direct, supervise and control the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails to improve jail management nationwide. [2] The objectives are to improve living conditions according to UN standards, enhance inmate rehabilitation and reformation, and professionalize jail services. [3] The principles establish standards for the humane and rehabilitative treatment of inmates, including their rights, health, discipline, and security during confinement.

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    Rule 1 BJMP Rule Book

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    The document outlines the mission, objectives, and principles of the Jail Bureau. [1] The mission is to direct, supervise and control the administration of all district, city, and municipal jails to improve jail management nationwide. [2] The objectives are to improve living conditions according to UN standards, enhance inmate rehabilitation and reformation, and professionalize jail services. [3] The principles establish standards for the humane and rehabilitative treatment of inmates, including their rights, health, discipline, and security during confinement.

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    Rule 1

    Mission, Objectives, Principles and Definitions

    Sec. 1. Mission. The Jail Bureau shall direct, supervise and control the administration and
    operation of all district, city, and municipal jails to effect a better system of jail
    management nationwide.

    Sec.2. Objectives. The broad objectives of the Bureau are the following:

    a. To improve the living conditions of inmates in accordance with the accepted


    standards set by the United Nations.
    b. To enhance rehabilitation and reformation of inmates in preparation for their
    eventual reintegration into the mainstream of society upon their release; and
    c. To professionalize jail services.

    Sec. 3 Principles. The following principles shall observe in the implementation of the
    preceding sections:

    a. It is the obligation of jail authorities to confine inmates safely and provide


    rehabilitative programs that will negate criminal tendencies, and restore their
    positive values to make them productive and law-abiding citizens.
    b. No procedure or system of correction shall deprive any inmate of hope for his
    ultimate return to the fold of the law and full membership in society;
    c. Unless proved otherwise, any accused of a criminal offense shall be presumed
    innocent and his rights as a free citizen shall be respected, except for such
    indispensable restraints during his confinement in the interest of justice and public
    safety.
    d. Inmates are human beings entitled to the same basic rights enjoyed by citizens in
    a free society, except that the exercise of these rights are limited and controlled
    for security reasons.
    e. Health preservation and prompt treatment of illness or injury are basic rights of
    every person confined in jail. It is the duty of jail authorities to arrange for their
    treatment subject to security measures.
    f. Members of the custodial force shall set themselves as example by performing
    their duties in accordance with the rules and shall respect the laws duly
    constituted by authorities.
    g. No jail personnel shall use abusive, insulting and indecent language on the
    inmates.
    h. No jail personnel shall use unnecessary force on inmates, except for legitimate
    self-defense or in cases of attempted active and passive physical resistance to a
    lawful order.
    i. No penalty shall be imposed upon any inmate for violation of rules/ regulations
    unless in accordance with duly approved disciplinary procedures.
    j. Penalties to be imposed shall not be cruel, inhuman, or degrading. No physical
    punishment shall be employed as a correctional measure.
    k. Members of the custodial force must understand that inmates need treatment and
    counseling and the primary purpose of confinement is for safekeeping and
    rehabilitation.
    l. When conducting routinary custodial (in cell or compound) guarding, the ratio of
    1:7 or one guard for every seven inmates shall be observed.
    m. When an inmate is in transit, the ration of 1:1+1 for every inmate shall be
    observed. In case of high risk inmate that demands extra precaution, additional
    guards shall be employed. This manning level shall be national in scope for
    effective jail administration in all regional, provincial, district, city, and municipal
    jails.

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