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Freedom and Death Inside The Jail
capacity. The Jail needs more buildings to accommodate the inmate
population that is growing at a steady rate.
A cell should be occupied by no more than 10 inmates. It should
be spacious enough to accommodate a lavatory and a comfort
room. Inmates need not buy kubol or tarima; each of them should
have equal access to a bed bunk, blanket, and toiletries.
Aside from the existing infirmary, the Jail should also have a
separate room for inmates who are diagnosed mentally ill. The
resident psychologist needs to observe these inmates without
being distracted by the other countless activities going on inside
the Jail.
Inmates need an area where they can freely walk or jog around,
bask in the morning sun, and enjoy a gentle breeze. This should
help inmates adopt a positive outlook in life. Also, this should
give inmates an alternative to the videoke bar and billiard hall,
where they have to fork over P5 and P10, respectively, just to
while their time away.
There must also be a bigger place for activities that cater to the
spiritual needs of inmates. The Jail has a chapel, but the Catholic
Church has already laid claim to it. Other religious organizations
Table 9.1: Suggested Solutions to the Lack of Sleeping Space