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
On the centenary of Nelson Mandela's birth, PRI's Olivia Rope reflects on the progress made since the introduction of the UN Nelson Mandela Rules.
Expert guest for PRI18th July 2018
In this blog, Taanvi Ramesh discusses the international study which explored the links between suicide and incarceration rates and prison-related factors.
Expert guest for PRI13th June 2018
The foreword to Global Prison Trends 2018, written by the Rt Hon Helen Clark, a Member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Former Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme.
Expert guest for PRI15th May 2018
Henrique Apolinario, a lawyer at Conectas Human Rights, discusses what needs to be done in order to avoid further tragedies and to address the underlying causes of the crisis.
Expert guest for PRI28th March 2018
Nina Champion, Head of Policy at Prisoners’ Education Trust, looks at the importance of prison education and the increase in and impact of prison university partnerships around the world.
Expert guest for PRI9th January 2018
Amnesty International researcher Heather McGill discusses her recent report on prisoner transportation in Russia.
Expert guest for PRI28th November 2017
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