‘Since when is a limit of 26 minutes on the pot per day “cruel and unusual punishment” or some such?’
I don’t think it’s possible to physically organize the toilet needs of 56 people on one toilet every 24 hours.
Port a potties would be fine, I’m not suggesting anything fancy. However a lack of basic sanitation would be cruel and unusual punishment in my opinion.
I’ve had to live with up to 7 (non criminal) persons using the same toilet. It can be done, unless people are sick. It is difficult.
20 or more would be impossible, seriously.
5 minutes every 5 hours is insufficient? We’re talking prisoners here, not hotel guests. Chamberpots for any pressing needs.
Remember, the alternative is releasing 30,000 prisoners into society pre-rehabilitation / time-served. These are people who can’t even get out on ankle-monitor parole.