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PRI to host Cross-Regional Conference on Torture Prevention in Tbilisi
PRI is organising a cross-regional conference on torture prevention on 25-26 June at the Sheraton Metechi Palace Hotel in Tbilisi. The conference will be streamed live and you can follow the conference via webcast. The cross-regional conference aims to provide opportunities for inter-country learning and exchanges of experience. It will also seek to provide recommendations […]
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UN Secretary General’s Report on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty: consultation process
In view of the UN Secretary General’s forthcoming report on the implementation of a moratorium on the use of the death penalty for the 67th session of the UN General Assembly (September 2012), civil society organisations were invited to share information covering relevant developments since 21 December 2010 on the implementation of a moratorium on […]
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New developments on the establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism in Kazakhstan
In recent months, PRI has closely followed the development of the Draft Law on the Establishment of a National Preventive Mechanism in Kazakhstan. On 5 June, new developments were discussed in a meeting of the Working Group on the Draft Law held in the Parliament of Kazakhstan. A representative of the government suggested the Ministry […]
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UN Secretary General’s Report on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty: consultation process
In view of the UN Secretary General’s forthcoming report on the implementation of a moratorium on the use of the death penalty for the 67th session of the UN General Assembly (September 2012), civil society organisations were invited to share information covering relevant developments since 21 December 2010 on the implementation of a moratorium on […]
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PRI in committee to investigate abuse in Jordan
PRI MENA participated in the investigation and evaluation committee created following the King of Jordan’s demand for investigation into alleged abuse and human rights violations at care centres for people with mental disabilities. The PRI team worked with the committee, which visited 58 care centres across Jordan between 15 and 29 May, and assisted with […]
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IJJO Interview with PRI Georgia’s Regional Director on the evolution of the Juvenile Justice system
The National, 28 March 2012 In this interview, the Regional Director of PRI’s South Caucasus Office discusses the current situation and the evolution of the juvenile justice system in Georgia and advocates for the legislative and penal reforms needed in the country. Moreover, she highlights the positive effect of best practice on the social reintegration of young people in conflict […]
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Community service seminars for magistrates in Tanzania and Uganda
Penal Reform International (PRI) promotes the effective use of alternatives to imprisonment – such as probation, community service and diversion – in numerous countries worldwide. Under this thematic area and with funding from the UK Department for International Development (DFID), PRI convened several community service seminars for magistrates in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and […]
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PRI issues joint statement on the review of the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
(23 April 2012) PRI and other NGOs issue a joint statement on review of the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. The statement to the 21st Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was issued under standing agenda item 8 on use and application of UN standards and norms in the field […]
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UN Secretary General’s Report on the Status of the Death Penalty: Consultation Process
(10 April 2012) In view of the UN Secretary General’s forthcoming report on the question of the death penalty to the 21st session of the UN Human Rights Council (September 2012), civil society organisations are invited to share information covering relevant developments since 1 July 2011 on the question of the death penalty across the […]
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Crime Commission 2012 – Bangkok Rules
(20 April 2012) Penal Reform International will be sending two delegates to the 21st Session of the UN Crime Commission and will be using the opportunity to promote the UN Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 21 December 2010 (Bangkok Rules). […]