"He emphasised that creating and viewing art is enshrined in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which starts: "Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits." Morall says: "Just simple art on walls of secure establishments helps facilitate valuable mindfulness and a calming influence for those most vulnerable in our society, in their darkest hours.""
"He adds: "Within the criminal justice system's secure estate the value of art cannot be underestimated. For those creating art, it builds self esteem, confidence and soft skills that link to employability. It can be a key to positive resettlement and the reduction of reoffending, which currently costs the country in terms of economic and social cost around £18.1 billion.""
Works produced by prisoners at HMP Doncaster were commissioned by the government's Prisoner Escort and Custody Services to brighten often underground court custody cells. A Lay Observers report found that aside from a few exceptions only courts run by GEOAmey displayed the artwork, while many Serco-operated courts removed pieces after management instructions. Pictora director Robert Morrall called the removals a sad day and said creating and viewing art is enshrined in Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Morrall said simple art aids mindfulness and calm, builds self-esteem, confidence and employability skills, and supports resettlement while reducing reoffending costs estimated at £18.1 billion.
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