International recommendation

Isolation of persons with mental disability

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
Themes:
Access to healthcareIsolation and solitary confinementMental healthTreatment of prisoners and prison facilities
Populations of concern:
Persons with mental health issues
Relevant CCPR articles:
Art. 10 – Rights of detaineesArt. 14 – Equality before the law, presumption of innocence and fair trialArt. 7 – Freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment Art. 9 – Liberty and security of the person
Source:
CCPR/C/NOR/CO/7, para. 27

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Health and Care ServicesMinistry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should abolish the use of full isolation for persons with mental disabilities and use alternative methods, whenever possible. The State party should ensure the provision of adequate health-care services to persons with psychosocial disabilities in prison