A prison cell, also known as a jail cell or lock-up, is a small room in a prison or police station where a

prisoner is held. Cells greatly vary for their furnishing, hygienic services, and cleanness both across
countries and based on the harshness level of the detention that the prisoner has been convicted to.

But nevertheless, common problems were still present at this security compound. Problems such as
decongested prison cells e.g. 75 inmates per cell considering that it¹s good for only 35 inmates; very slow
processing of papers with regards to the status of their request for executive clemency; and deficient
water supply.

There were many instances when a person pronounced not guilty had stayed within the four walls of a
prison cell for a longer period of time than if proved guilty.

In the United States, prison cells are usually about 6 by 8 feet in size with steel or brick walls and one solid
or barred door that locks from the outside. Many modern prison cells are pre-cast

Furnishings and fixtures inside the cell are constructed so that they cannot be easily broken and are
anchored to the walls or floor. Stainless steel lavatories and commodes are also used. This prevents
vandalism or the making of weapons.

There are a number of prison and prison cell configurations, from simple police station holding cells to
massive cell blocks in larger correctional facilities. The practice of assigning only one inmate to each cell
in a prison is called single-celling

In many countries, the cells are dirty and have very few facilities