In this blog, Dr. Ian Marder discusses the legal provisions and models of delivery of restorative justice in some key jurisdictions.
Expert guest for PRI10th January 2019
It is highly important that independent monitoring bodies can effectively monitor the use of weapons and restraints in places of detention in order to prevent torture and ill-treatment. A new resource, recently released by the Omega Research Foundation, aims to assist monitors to document weapons and restraints.
Expert guest for PRI10th December 2018
Jean-Sébastien Blanc of the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) discusses a new tool, published today by the APT, which provides guidance on monitoring the situation of LGBTI prisoners in detention facilities and assists monitors in key aspects of their work.
Expert guest for PRI4th December 2018
A year after the Open Society Justice Initiative and Amnesty International published a report revealing serious human rights violations at special detention units in the Netherlands, the researchers discuss the government's response and the urgent reforms that still need to be made.
Expert guest for PRI13th November 2018
Olivia Rope, PRI's Policy & Programme Manager, describes her recent visit to a pilot programme in England where women offenders are being diverted from prison and towards community-based sentences that include mental health treatment.
1st November 2018
PRI’s Policy and Programme Manager, Olivia Rope, reflects on the serious impacts that harsh drug policies have had on criminal justice systems over the past decade.
24th October 2018
To mark the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Delphine Lourtau and Sharon Pia Hickey of the Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide discuss the Center's recent report on women facing the death penalty.
Expert guest for PRI10th October 2018
Florian Irminger, PRI's new Executive Director, reflects upon how the organisation’s practical approach to penal reform is as relevant as ever.
13th September 2018
Mary Rogan looks at international examples of internal inspection and outlines how they can help promote the protection of prisoners' human rights.
Expert guest for PRI12th September 2018
Heino Stöver examines global data on smoking in detention facilities, and explores why prevalence rates are so high – and what needs to be done to reduce them.
Expert guest for PRI15th August 2018
