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Pre-trial detention is a high risk situation for torture and ill-treatment. Pre-trial detention increases the risk of a confession being coerced by torture and confession and exposes detainees – still innocent until proven guilty – to violence and abuse from guards or other prisoners. High rates of pre-trial detention contribute to overcrowding, which in turn […]
Languages: English, French, Georgian, Russian, Spanish
Report
This research report is based on a survey of 65 and 70 per cent of the female prison population in Armenia and Georgia respectively, carried out by PRI in May 2013. It also includes an analysis of statistics received from criminal justice authorities in the two countries. By providing facts and figures, the report seeks […]
Languages: English, Georgian, Russian
Briefing
This short illustrated guide to the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Female Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the ‘Bangkok Rules’) adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2010 covers: the profile of women prisoners and why international standards were needed who the Rules protect what the Rules say who should be involved […]
Languages: Arabic, English, French, Georgian, Haitian Creole, Russian
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This research aims to increase understanding of the specific legal and policy measures that can work to prevent and remedy violence against children in detention in Georgia. It identifies policy and legislative measures already in place to prevent and detect violence, to assist victims and to make perpetrators accountable; highlights significant gaps in provision; and […]
Languages: English, Georgian
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This paper looks at positive culture change in places of deprivation of liberty from a human rights perspective. People deprived of their liberty are particularly vulnerable to abuse, including torture and other forms of ill-treatment. Bodies that monitor places of detention play a significant role in preventing torture, by identifying root causes and seeking to […]
Languages: Uzbek, English, French, Georgian, Russian, Spanish, Tajik
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This resource from PRI and the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) is designed to help bodies monitoring places of detention incorporate a gender perspective into their work and to address the problem of violence against women and girls in detention. This guide introduces the UN Bangkok Rules and other relevant sources of international law […]
Languages: Uzbek, Arabic, English, French, Georgian, Russian, Spanish, Tajik
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The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment. It represents an unacceptable denial of human dignity and integrity. It is irrevocable, and where criminal justice systems are open to error or discrimination, the death penalty will inevitably be inflicted on the innocent. This paper takes a country-by-country approach and focuses on: The […]
Languages: English, Georgian, Russian
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A survey commissioned by Penal Reform International’s Regional Office in the South Caucuses. The survey was carried out by the Estonian Institute for Open Society Research in a project funded by the European Union.
Languages: English, Georgian
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This study highlights some significant systemic shortcomings on the way to reform of penal legislation in Georgia. Discussing the themes of law making in general, criminal law and procedure, execution of imprisonment and probation, the study evaluates the hurdles to reform and concludes with recommendations. This publication was produced by PRI with the aid of […]
Languages: English, Georgian
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This study evaluates the position of life prisoners in South Caucasus with the results to be used to advocate international standards and norms. It forms part of the project ‘Global Action to Abolish the Death Penalty’. Published by PRI with the aid of the European Union
Languages: English, Georgian