Report
This report contains the findings of a survey of 274 children held in closed institutions (policy custody, detention centres and social care institutions) in three Central Asian countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The survey was carried out by PRI, with the support of the Ombudsman’s office in Kazakhstan, together with local partner organisations in the […]
Languages: English, Russian
Report
A short guide to the fundamental issues and arguments linked to introduction of alternative sanctions following abolition of the death penalty. It reviews current trends in the application of long-term and life imprisonment, highlighting relevant international and regional human rights standards and provides examples of good practice. Topics covered include: Current practices worldwide regarding alternatives to […]
Languages: English, French, Russian
Report
This is a short guide to the fundamental issues and arguments linked to the abolition of the death penalty, reviewing current trends towards abolition and highlighting relevant international and regional human rights norms and standards and examples of good practice. Topics covered include: ‘Only the most serious’ crimes Right to a fair trial and administrative safeguards Mandatory death penalty […]
Languages: English, French, Russian
Model for Reform
In July 2013, Kazakhstan passed a new law establishing a National Preventive Mechanism (NPM). Throughout 2011 and 2012, PRI’s Central Asia office was intensively engaged in negotiations to establish an NPM for Kazakhstan, which would fulfil its obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT). PRI’s advocacy and in particular its engagement […]
Languages: English, Russian
Multimedia
Other languages: English, français, Español, العربية, ქართული, Հայերեն.
Languages: Russian
Briefing
(Определение понятия «пытки» и соответствующее наказание в законодательстве Казахстана, Кыргызстана и Таджикистана) This Factsheet analyses the definition of the offence of torture, its application, scope and penalties, in the legislation of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and assesses compliance with international human rights standards. This paper has been produced under the project Humanisation of the criminal justice systems of Kyrgyzstan and […]
Languages: English, Russian
Briefing
(Анализ законодательства по предотвращению насилия против детей в Центральной Азии) This Factsheet outlines current safeguards in the legislation of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for the prevention of violence against children in detention, identifies gaps and makes recommendations for improvement. This paper has been produced under the project Humanisation of the criminal justice systems of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan through establishing […]
Languages: English, Russian
Briefing
How are lawyers affected by defending death penalty cases, where failure means execution? And how do they respond when their clients are killed? This briefing paper, written by Susannah Sheffer and drawing on her book Fighting for their lives, showcases the voices of the lawyers themselves to demonstrate the profound and long-lasting impacts that the […]
Languages: Arabic, English, Russian
Report
Over 2,000 people were interviewed for this survey on the death penalty in in four districts of Tajikistan. The survey was carried out by the NGO, Nota Bene, in 2013, funded by a small grants programme run as part of PRI’s EU-funded programme on the progressive abolition of the death penalty. Key findings include that […]
Languages: English, Russian
Briefing
(Альтернативы лишению свободы в законодательстве Казахстана, Кыргызстана и Таджикистана) This Factsheet outlines the alternatives to imprisonment at pre-trial and sentencing stages envisaged in the legislation of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan and makes a number of recommendations for reform, in particular measures to introduce probation services. This paper has been produced under the project Humanisation of […]
Languages: English, Russian