This guidance document was developed by the judges of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic in accordance with the “Criminal Law” training course. It includes a comprehensive legal analysis of the most dangerous factors of torture, and an analysis of liability for torture in the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic and international law. A […]
This Manual is intended for Kyrgyz probation officers and employees of the penitentiary systems of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan engaged in execution of punishments not related to imprisonment and other measures of criminal law. Particular attention in this manual is paid to international standards of work to ensure the rights […]
People in prison are among the most vulnerable to suffering from the negative effects of natural hazards. Despite international and national momentum to enhance disaster risk reduction (DRR), its application in prison systems is often not a primary concern. Based on primary research, this guide – the first of its kind – presents practical measures with a human rights-based approach for practitioners and frontline staff working in prison systems.
This guide provides an overall framework which can be followed to ensure that daily prison processes and activities by prison staff and other professionals working in prisons are conducted in compliance with the European Prison Rules, developed by the Council of Europe, as revised in 2020.
With an increasing focus at the international, regional and national levels on preventing and countering radicalization leading to terrorism or violence (VERLT), particularly in the prison context, states often adopt measures that can have profound impacts on an individual’s human rights. Scrutiny by independent monitors is, therefore, pivotal in ensuring that all such measures are […]
In order to protect children deprived of liberty during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Initiative on Justice with Children called for the release of all children from immigration detention and accelerated release of children from criminal justice or protection facilities, as well as urgent action to implement non-custodial measures to ensure children’s safe reintegration into […]
This publication was developed and published within the framework of the project “Promoting human rights-based approach in reforming prison system in Tajikistan”, implemented by Penal Reform International jointly with the NGO “Society of Consultant Psychologists and Psychotherapists of the Republic of Tajikistan” and the Public Foundation “Legal Initiative” with the financial support of the Delegation […]
[Русский язык ниже] These guidelines are intended for practicing social workers providing social rehabilitation services to survivors of torture and/or other ill-treatment,as well as their family members, and includes a description of the stages of individual social support to the target group of beneficiaries from the moment of admission to the service until the completion […]
[Русский язык ниже] This tool is designed to assess needs, risk of re-offending, risk of harm and criminogenic factors in order to make an informed decision about rehabilitation and cell allocation of people detained in Tajikistan’s prison system. A good risk or needs assessment is the starting point for working with all offenders in detention. […]
People in prison have a disproportionately high rate of poor mental health, and research shows these rates are even higher for women in prison. While primary care remains the responsibility of healthcare professionals, frontline prison staff play an important role in protecting and addressing mental health needs of women in prison. Penal Reform International (PRI), […]