The Omega Research Foundation discusses the need for independent monitors to document and monitor the use of weapons and restraints in places of detention.
Expert guest for PRI18th October 2017
Daniela Ancira explains why she founded La Cana, a Mexican social enterprise that is helping to improve female prisoners' reintegration into society.
4th October 2017
Peter Clarke, HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, explains how the Mandela Rules have been incorporated into the latest criteria for prison inspections.
18th July 2017
Dr Marayca López & Laura Maiello-Reidy of CGL Companies, LLC explain how prison design can improve the living conditions of mentally ill inmates.
Expert guest for PRI28th June 2017
When do conditions of incarceration – such as overcrowding – cross the boundary from acceptable into ‘cruel or inhuman’ or even ‘torture’?
7th June 2017
In this expert blog, Gen Sander argues that the provision of harm reduction is a human rights obligation, not just a policy option.
Expert guest for PRI6th February 2017
In an interview with Mr Denyys M. Odhiambo, a human rights officer and trainer with the Kenyan Prison Service, PRI asked about his experiences in providing training on the UN Bangkok Rules to his colleagues in Kenya.
23rd January 2017
Gang rule or ‘extra-legal governance’ in US prisons is linked to ever larger facilities. One way to make prisons safer and reduce the influence of gangs is therefore to make prisons smaller.
Expert guest for PRI24th November 2016
This blog looks at the impact of the 2003 Prison Rape Elimination Act in the US, the practices and management issues that make abuse more likely, and the policy and culture change needed to eliminate it.
Expert guest for PRI9th November 2016
The Department found private compare poorly to state run federal prisons, but will the decision have an impact on the private prison industry more widely?
Expert guest for PRI26th September 2016