4. The Committee welcomed the proposal compelling the wearing of uniforms by remand detainees. This provision will go a long way towards curbing escapes while in transit to or from police cells and courts. Aware of the possibility that a not yet convicted person may be discriminated against because he or she is wearing a uniform, it was agreed that no remand detainee should appear in court wearing the prescribed uniform, and that, where necessary, the DCS must, at its own expense, provide appropriate clothing for court appearances.