Introducing a valuable new tool for detention monitors
Detention Focus is a new database of standards, information and guidance developed by the Association for the Prevention of Torture to assist prison monitoring.
22nd April 2015
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Turning recommendations into reality: improving the impact of detention monitoring bodies
New research to be published next year suggests that detention monitoring bodies such as NPMs need to improve follow up to ensure effective implementation of anti-torture legislation.
Expert guest for PRI9th December 2014
25 years preventive monitoring of places of detention – has the CPT achieved its goal in Europe?
The CPT was the first system with a mandate to conduct visits to places of detention on a regular basis. On the 25th anniversary of the CPT, CPT member Julia Kozma takes stock of its achievements.
PRI at the Crime Congress 201525th November 2014
Амнистия: плюсы и минусы или что мы ходим получить в результате реформ?
Амнистия или прощение в уголовном законодательстве представляется в настоящее время дискуссионным институтом ...
16th July 2014
Protecting girls from all forms of violence in the criminal justice system
Marta Santos Pais, the Special Rapporteur on Violence, explains why the new UN Model Strategies and Practical Measures for the Elimination of Violence against Children are so important.
15th July 2014
Radicalisation and de-radicalisation in prison – what should we do with violent extremist offenders?
How can prison administrations prevent the spread of radicalisation in prisons? How can de-radicalisation programmes in prison assist offenders to abandon extremist ideologies? The second in our 2014-2015 anniversary blog series.
Expert guest for PRI25th June 2014
An end of year message from Alison Hannah, PRI’s Executive Director
PRI's work continues to demonstrate that there are constructive ways to protect society and maintain security than by simply pressing the default button to lock people up.
18th December 2013
Security doesn’t trump dignity in prisons
A new publication published today by PRI and the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) addresses how detention monitoring bodies can help redress the balance between security and dignity in prisons.
11th November 2013
The stories behind women in prison
27th September 2013