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Global Prison Trends 2026 is the twelfth edition of the flagship annual publication providing a data-driven analysis of key developments in prison systems worldwide.
Guidelines
Although many people in prison undertake some form of work, most prison work remains informal and unregulated. Informed by lived experience, this guide sets out a human rights-based approach to prison work.
This publication provides an overview of sentencing options used as alternatives to the death penalty, with a particular focus on life and long-term imprisonment.
Global Prison Trends is PRI's annual flagship series. Published every year since 2015, the series identifies topical developments and challenges in criminal justice and prison policy and practice, and contributes to the monitoring of crime trends and operations of criminal justice systems.
Briefing
This policy briefing sets out seven recommendations for the European Union and the Council of Europe. These include updating Directive 2016/800 to set binding standards for digitalised proceedings, prohibiting AI-led decision-making about children’s liberty and making sure child justice principles apply in full to digital offences.
Practical guidelines for judges, social workers and children to ensure remote hearings protect children’s procedural rights.
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