In 2020, PRI (re)launched its Europe Programme. Over the past 30 years Penal Reform International has been present in European countries in various ways. PRI is registered in The Netherlands and formerly had a secondary head office in Paris. After their independence in the early 1990s, PRI developed country programmes in Hungary, with an office in Budapest; in Poland, with an office in Warsaw; and in Romania, with an office in Bucharest. PRI engages at the European Union and Council of Europe levels, too.
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Olivia Rope appointed as leader of Penal Reform International
The Executive Board of Penal Reform International (PRI) has announced that Olivia Rope has been appointed as the organisation’s Executive Director. Olivia, who has been acting Executive Director since 1 November, is stepping up from her role as Director of Policy and International Advocacy. Dirk van Zyl Smit, Chairperson of PRI, said “We are delighted […]
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Advisory Council established with distinguished experts appointed to support PRI’s work
Penal Reform International (PRI) has announced the establishment of an Advisory Council and is honoured that eight distinguished experts have been elected as the first members. The Council will strengthen the organisation’s impact and networks to achieve PRI’s ambitions for 2020-2023. Hon’ble Justice Muhammad Imman Ali, a Judge of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and […]
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Proving who I am: the plight of people in detention without proof of legal identity
This expert blog by human rights expert and commentator, Vicki Prais, examines the issues faced by people in prison without proof of legal identity. Vicki explains how the absence of ID can in itself lead to detention for some people, and also causes a range of problems for those detained or leaving prison impacting on […]
9th October 2020