scientific experimentation in St. Helena. 12. On 8 December 1988, the United Kingdom ratified the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The ratification was extended to St. Helena. Article 8 13. There is no slavery or servitude, nor any forced or compulsory labour as described in the article on St. Helena. With regard to the first report, community service orders are now possible in St. Helena. However, they are in accordance with paragraph 3 (c) of the article. CCPR/C/58/Add. 6 page 143 Article 9 14. ^ghts in St. Helena are in accordance with this article. The Criminal Procedure Ordinance, 1975, deals with the legal requirements in respect of arrest and detention. v Article 10 15. The provisions of this article are observed. In practice, there are seldom more than four prisoners in the prison. In the year 1987/88, the maximum prison population on any one day was six. Article 12 16. So far as Islanders of St. Helena are concerned, the terms of the article are fully observed; as they are for non-islanders, except in so far as for them there are restrictions under the Immigrants Landholding (Restriction) Ordinance, 1987, which requires such persons to obtain a licence from the Governor in Council to hold an interest in land in the Island. Article 14 17. Persons on St. Helena now have the option of defending themselves or seeking legal assistance from two lay advocates. By established practice, persons are informed of their right to have legal representation. Legal assistance and advocacy is provided free of charge as a result of a Trust Fund established by the St. Helena Government. The article is observed, partly under applicable English law, and partly under the St. Helena Criminal Procedure Ordinance 1975. Article 17 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the human rights situation on the island of St. Helena, specifically discussing the implementation of the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. It highlights the island's compliance with certain articles of the convention, such as the prohibition of slavery, forced labor, and arbitrary detention. The text also mentions the provision of legal assistance and advocacy to individuals.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights