59 143. The State must take actions to prevent further violations of human rights like the ones committed in the instant case; therefore, it must adopt any necessary measures of legal, administrative and other nature that help prevent occurrence of similar events, in compliance with its duty to foster prevention and secure the rights protected under the American Convention. 144. In particular, the State must, within a reasonable time, adapt its domestic laws to the provisions of the American Convention so that they: a) adequately conform to international legal standards on the use of force by law enforcement officers under the provisions of paragraph 75 in the instant Judgment; b) take action to implement a surveillance penitentiary service of nonmilitary nature; c) secure an efficient procedure or system to file petitions before competent, impartial and independent authorities for the investigation of complaints on human rights violations filed by inmates, in particular, on illegal use of force exerted by state agents; d) secure that the investigations of human rights violations be carried out by ordinary prosecutors and judges instead of military prosecutors and judges. d) Incarceration conditions to conform to international standards 145. As ordered in other cases by the Court184 and as a measure of non-repetition guarantee, the State must adopt, within a reasonable time, the necessary measures to have incarceration conditions conform to internationally accepted standards. 146. In particular, the State must guarantee that the living conditions of the inmates are the result of the respect due to their dignity as human beings; including, inter alia: a) bed space that meets minimum standards; b) accommodation which is ventilated and naturally lit; c) regular access to clean toilets and showers securing toilet privacy; d) adequate, timely and sufficient food and health care; and e) access to educational, employment and other opportunities to assist inmates towards a law abiding and self supporting life. e) Educational measures 147. As set out in paragraphs 60(16), 60(19), 60(20) and 72 to 74 in the instant Judgment, state agents made an excessive use of force that derived in the death of the victims. Furthermore, the Court stated that in order to adequately secure the right to life, security forces must be properly educated and trained. 148. Consequently, the Court wishes to remind Venezuela of its decision in a previous case,185 where it found that: the State must take all necessary steps […] to educate and train all members of its armed forces and its security agencies regarding principles and provisions on protection of human rights and the limits to which the use of weapons by law enforcement officials is subject, even under a state of emergency. Right to life cannot be violated to support maintenance of public order. Furthermore, the State must adjust operational plans regarding public disturbances to requirements of respect for and protection of said rights, and to this end take among other steps those required to control actions by all members of security forces 184 Cf. Case of Raxcacó-Reyes, supra note 144, para. 134; Case of Fermín Ramírez, supra note 144, para. 130; Case of Caesar. Judgment of March 11, 2005. Series C No. 123, para. 134, and Case of Lori Berenson-Mejía. Judgment of November 25, 2004. Series C No. 119, para. 241. 185 Cf. Case of Caracazo. Reparations (Art. 63(1) American Convention on Human Rights), supra note 133.

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