These guidelines are periodically reviewed by a committee headed by the Prime Minister. In relation to prisoners and detainees, the Supreme Court has held that it is the right of all prisoners to be held in conditions that allow for civilized human life. Article Eight contains the prohibition against slavery. The principle legislation is contained in Section 376 of the Penal Law which attaches a penalty of one year in prison to a person who compels another to work against his will. Further, Israel has extensive labor laws which govern a host of issues related to hours or work and rest, vacation, sick days, wages etc.
Hard labor is forbidden as a punishment in Israel.
Liberty and security of person, as well as the protection from arbitrary arrest, are contained in Article Nine . Any arrested person must be brought before a judge or released within twenty-four hours. In a case where a person is lawfully deprived of their liberty, Article Ten stipulates that they are to be treated with humanity and respect. Israeli law requires that prison cells have proper lighting, ventilation, sink and toilet, bed, mattress, blankets, etc. Prisoners must receive three meals a day and are entitled to visitation, correspondence, furloughs, religious observance and conjugal visits.