The standard of living and the level of social benefits are high. The Government generally respects the human rights of its citizens, and the law and judiciary provide effective means of dealing with individual instances of abuse. There were no reports of political or other extrajudicial killings. There were no reports of politically motivated disappearances. The law prohibits such practices, and there were no reports that officials employed them.
Prison conditions meet minimum international standards.
The Government permits prison visits by human rights monitors. A report commissioned by the Government cited poor management, rampant drug use, and an insufficient number of trained personnel at the prison to cope with the inmates' medical and psychological problems. The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest, detention, and exile, and the Government observes these prohibitions. Judicial warrants are required by law for arrests except in cases of hot pursuit. Within 24 hours of arrest, the police must lodge charges and bring suspects before a judge.