56 160) The representatives pointed out that, in accordance with the evidence presented in the case, one can conclude that all the victims have been exposed to terrible detention conditions over a substantial period of time. Moreover, given that the evidence presented to the Court has not been contested by the State, the Tribunal should accept it in full. 161) Based on the above, the representatives concluded that detention conditions in Trinidad and Tobago are "completely unacceptable in a civilized society," and this is sufficient to constitute a violation of Article 5(1) and 5(2) of the Convention. 162) The representatives agree with the arguments of the Commission with respect to the specific violations committed to the detriment of Francis Mansingh, Haniff Hilaire, and Krishendath Seepersad (supra paras. 157 and 158). * * * Assessment of the Court 163) The relevant portions of Article 5 provide that 1. Every person has the right to have his physical, mental, and moral integrity respected. 2. No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading punishment or treatment. All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. […] 4. Accused persons shall, save in exceptional circumstances, be segregated from convicted persons, and shall be subject to separate treatment appropriate to their status as unconvicted persons. […] 6. Punishments consisting of deprivation of liberty shall have as an essential aim the reform and social readaptation of the prisoners. 164) The Court held in the Cantoral Benavides Case that, "holding a person incommunicado, […] isolation in a small cell, without ventilation or natural light, […] restriction of visiting rights […], constitute forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment as per Article 5(2) of the American Convention." 137 165) Likewise, the Inter-American Court has stated that any person deprived of his liberty has the right to be treated with dignity and the State has the responsibility 137 I/A Court H.R., Cantoral Benavides Case, supra note 134, para. 89.

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