6 reflects current standards of incarceration, which —either as a preventive or punitive action— raise too many questions nowadays. But none of these actions, which should be carried out as soon as practicable, may replace the immediate adoption of measures necessary to avoid the occurrence of a single more death in the Urso Branco Prison.” 22. In conclusion —I added in my Opinion of June 18, 2005— “no more deaths, no more injuries, not a single one. This obligation is immediate and final. It does not admit any excuse or delay. Others obligations may be fulfilled in the future, acting with diligence through successive actions; they will yield gradual, increasing results. I conclude this from the characteristics of these other obligations. But there can be no delay in protecting inmates’ life and integrity. This duty does not admit progressive compliance.” Sergio García Ramírez Judge Pablo Saavedra Alessandri Secretary