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Spotlight:
Global Prison Trends 2018 launched at the UN Crime Commission
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This week PRI launched Global Prison Trends 2018, co-published with the Thailand Institute of Justice, at the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. PRI also co-hosted side events on mental health, life imprisonment, and women and HIV in prison, presenting PRI publications and sharing expertise. Global Prison Trends 2018 explores developments and challenges in prison management; trends in the use of imprisonment; the specific needs of women, children, LGBTI people and ethnic minorities in contact with the justice system; and the role and impact of the use of technology in prison systems. Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and former UNDP Administrator, is the author of this year's foreword. To mark the report's release, PRI will be hosting an Expert Panel and reception on 12 June at Linklaters LLP in London. Register here for an afternoon of fascinating discussion, a copy of Global Prison Trends 2018 and a free drinks reception.
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Resource: Life Imprisonment: A Policy Briefing
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The number of people serving formal life sentences has risen by nearly 84 per cent in 14 years, with no signs of slowing down. In this policy briefing, PRI and the University of Nottingham conduct a much needed exploration of the global phenomenon of life imprisonment and call on the UN and its member states to rethink, revise and update their guidance on this topic.
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New report exposes lack of access to justice for thousands of children across Africa
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Resource: Council of Europe issues policy guidelines to safeguard children of imprisoned parents
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The Council of Europe has issued policy guidelines to its 47 member states with the aim of protecting the rights and interests of the millions of children of imprisoned parents worldwide. The Committee of Ministers adopted a Recommendation affirming that children with imprisoned parents are entitled to the same rights as other children, and detailing guidelines for their protection.
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Resource: Mental health in prison: A short guide for prison staff
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PRI has recently published Mental health in prison: A short guide for prison staff. With this guide, PRI seeks to help prison staff understand and respond appropriately to the mental health needs of adult prisoners, given the critical role of prison staff, particularly in systems where there is a shortage of mental health professionals. The publication is generously funded by Matrix Chambers.
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Resource: Addressing corruption in prisons and the police in Kazakhstan
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In briefing papers produced by PRI's Central Asia Office and funded by the British Embassy in Astana, PRI examines the causes of and recommends measures to prevent corruption among prison staff and the police. The papers are available in both English and Russian and include an exploration of international experience and best practice and a training module for Public Monitoring Commissions on how to identify and prevent corruption in law enforcement.
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News: India's Supreme Court says overcrowding in prisons is a 'violation of human rights'
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India's Supreme Court has expressed concern about the level of prison overcrowding across the country. The Bench referred to overcrowding as a 'violation of human rights', citing the fact that some prisons are at 150 per cent capacity. They asked that each High Court assist the Supreme Court by independently examining this issue.
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