Abstract

• This research is attempted to explore lack of protection for prison officials and prisoner's rights in prison. Practically, Prison officials are facing challenges such as the problem of the overcrowding in prison, Lack of prison security system, training for staff, protection from delinquent prisoners, health care and stress as a result of their occupation, difficult working and unsafe environment. Indeed, every prisoner is also losing minimum standard of living and the protection of their fundamental right. It is analyzed the legal protection on prison officials and prisoners provided in the International Human Rights conventions, Regional Convention, European Prison Rules and United Nations' Minimum Rules and Basic Principles as fundamental principles which are grounded in a deep respect for the human rights. Although overcrowding, health care and the sanitation infrastructure are provided in existing law relating to prison system, prison officials and prisoners in Myanmar, in practice great deal of issues are occurred in these matters which can lead to conditions that constitute inhuman and degrading treatment for prisoners and unacceptable working conditions for prison officials. As a result, current legal framework provided for protection on prison officials and prisoners should be amended as country's legislation, administration and judiciary are directly reflected on prison system of Myanmar.