THE RIGHT TO HEALTH IN PRISON: RESULTS OF A NATIONWIDE SURVEY AND REPORT Lighting 4.112 The SMR in Rule 11 states: “In all places where prisoners are required to live or work, (a) The windows shall be large enough to enable the prisoners to read or work by natural light, and shall be so constructed that they can allow the entrance of fresh air whether or not there is artificial ventilation; (b) Artificial light shall be provided sufficient for the prisoners to read or work without injury to eyesight.” 4.113 However, the Commission observed that the cell windows were not large enough to enable prisoners to read or work in natural light in most prisons. Water 4.114 Supplying sufficient amounts of water is among the basic services which must be provided without interruption in any place where persons deprived of their freedom are being held.156 4.115 Although the prisons department must ensure that the water supply is adequate and regular, both in terms of quantity and quality, the Commission observed that during water shortage, prisons were affected badly.157 4.116 Further, in Pengkalan Chepa prison, the Commission observed that water is drawn from the ground using a “bore pump” (sistem air boring). The Commission noticed that the water was neither protected to prevent contamination of the water nor treated prior to consumption. The Commission advises that prisons must take all necessary measures to ensure a reliable supply of water all year round. 4.117 In this regard, the Commission takes note of the feedback provided by the Prisons Department in that the water is used for cleaning purposes and the bore pump system is a temporary measure. Water, sanitation, hygiene and habitat in prisons by Pier Giorgio Nembrini. Accessed via https://www.icrc.org/eng/assets/ files/other/icrc_002_0823.pdf on 3/3/16. 157 Kajang Prison 156 90