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Report

Ending violence against children in detention in the EU

This Working Paper on violence against children in EU detention facilities highlights urgent gaps in data and inconsistent legal protections. With nine key recommendations, it calls for harmonised practices to protect children’s rights and well-being.

Languages: English

Guidelines

Corruption in prisons: a guide for detention monitors

Corruption poses a significant challenge in criminal justice systems globally, impacting the human rights of prisoners and the effective administration of justice. Prisons, due to their opaque nature, inherent power imbalances and limited oversight, are particularly vulnerable to corruption. This can manifest in various forms, from petty bribery to large-scale misappropriation of funds and sexual […]

Languages: English

Annual Report

Annual Report 2023

The 2023 annual report highlights our global efforts in justice reform, focusing on vulnerable communities and strategic goals.

Languages: English

Model for Reform

Involving people with lived experience in criminal justice reform: A focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings

This Ten-point plan is designed to support policy makers and practitioners in involving people with lived experience of the criminal justice system in reform efforts.   With a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings, it is based on the fact that people with lived experience bring unique insights and expertise to reform efforts. The plan […]

Languages: English

Submission

Input to OHCHR on digital technology in criminal justice systems

Penal Reform International (PRI) welcomes the initiative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to inform the Secretary General’s report to the General Assembly, pursuant to resolution A/RES/77/219, and the opportunity to provide input on the latest developments, challenges and good practices in human rights in the administration of […]

Languages: English

Briefing

Informal life imprisonment

A policy briefing on this harsh, hidden sentence There is growing recognition that life imprisonment is a severe sentence that, if it is used at all, should be imposed sparingly, implemented humanely and give people serving life sentences hope of release when they cease to pose a danger to society. Informal life imprisonment can be […]

Languages: English