
This study investigates the relationship between prison accommodation and the preservation of inmate rights at Liberia's Monrovia Central Prison (MCP). The study uses a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of 178 respondents with qualitative interviews and focus group discussions, to demonstrate widespread unhappiness with current living circumstances, notably in terms of congestion, hygiene, privacy, and comfort. A statistical analysis demonstrates a substantial positive association (r = 0.55, p < 0.05) between the quality of prison accommodation and the respect of prisoners' rights, highlighting the importance of humane living circumstances in maintaining inmates' dignity and safety. According to the research, inadequate accommodation exacerbates abuses of inmates' rights, such as limited access to health care, psychological suffering, and an increased risk of violence and disease. The analysis supports international human rights frameworks, particularly the Mandela Rules, and underlines the urgent need for substantial jail reforms. Recommendations include decreasing congestion, improving cleanliness, protecting privacy, investing in education, boosting legal support, aligning policies with global norms, and increasing money. These reforms are necessary to convert Liberia's prison system into one that respects and protects the fundamental rights of all convicts.
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