8.3 Inmate Labour 8.3.1 The Committee remains ardent advocates of inmate labour which it believes will not only curb idleness, but could, if managed well, result in greater self-sufficiency at centre level. More inmates should be involved in productive activities for the greater part of the day. The Committee recognises that the legislation currently places certain limitations on the DCS as far as its ability to enforce participation in work programmes and educational programmes, and recommends that future reviews of the legislation consider these sections carefully to ensure greater productivity on the part of offenders.