Information, topic by topic, on prisons across the world

January 18, 2022

DRC: detention conditions of people sentenced to death

Analysis

Africa Access to legal rights Material conditions Death penalty Torture Social ties Congo - Kinshasa

Since 2003, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has observed a de facto moratorium on executions. The authorities do not release any information regarding the application of the death penalty in the country.

January 18, 2022

Belarus: detention conditions of people sentenced to death

Analysis

Europe Access to legal rights Material conditions Death penalty Torture Social ties Belarus

Belarus is the only European country where the death penalty is applied. Data relating to death sentences and executions are confidential. The time between trial and execution is very short. The country has been condemned several times for failing to respect the right to a fair trial.

January 18, 2022

Japan: detention conditions of people sentenced to death

Analysis

Asia Access to legal rights Material conditions Death penalty Torture Social ties Japan

No executions were recorded in Japan in 2020, for the first time since 2011. Reportedly, more than 25% of people sentenced to death are over the age of 70 and two of them have been incarcerated for over 40 years.

January 18, 2022

Pakistan: detention conditions of people sentenced to death

Analysis

Asia Access to legal rights Material conditions Death penalty Torture Social ties Pakistan

In 2015, Pakistan accounted for 20% of executions worldwide. However, 2020 saw a suspension of executions and a decline in sentences. Currently, there are more than 4,000 prisoners sentenced to death awaiting execution.

January 18, 2022

Malaysia: detention conditions of people sentenced to death

Asia Access to legal rights Material conditions Death penalty Torture Social ties Malaysia

In 2018, Malaysia had a change in government for the first time since its independence. The new administration has committed to abolishing the death penalty for all crimes. Malaysia has had a moratorium on executions since this date.

January 18, 2022

India: detention conditions of people sentenced to death

Analysis

Asia Access to legal rights Material conditions Death penalty Torture Social ties India

Most prisoners sentenced to death in India have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment during their judicial process. This can take several years given the duration of the procedures.

January 17, 2022

Comoros: “The walls are crumbling by themselves”

Testimonial

Africa Minors Overcrowding Violence Comoros

Chamoun was incarcerated at Moroni Prison in Comoros. He tells us about the dilapidation, the starvation, the debauchery, and the violence.

January 17, 2022

J'ai survécu à la prison au Burundi

News

Africa Burundi

This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: French

January 12, 2022

Mexico: Torture feeds corruption

Interview

North America Justice Torture Violence Mexico

The use of torture is very common in Mexican prisons and few procedures exist for repairing the damage caused to the victims. The Mexican League for the Defense of Human Rights is taking steps to resolve this situation. Interview.

January 11, 2022

United Kingdom: seen in the press / 2022

News

Europe United Kingdom

Violence, acts of protest, prison conditions, justice reforms: find out what is new about prisons and justice in this country. Prison Insider monitors the press on a regular basis.

January 10, 2022

France: seen in the press / 2022

News

Europe France

Violence, acts of protest, prison conditions, justice reforms: find out what is new about prisons and justice in this country. Prison Insider monitors the press on a regular basis.

January 10, 2022

Belgium: seen in the press / 2022

News

Europe Belgium

Violence, acts of protest, prison conditions, justice reforms: find out what is new about prisons and justice in this country. Prison Insider monitors the press on a regular basis.

January 10, 2022

Spain: 2021, a year of high-profile crimes and convictions

News

Europe Justice Spain

Judges handed down prison sentences against the perpetrators of murders that shocked the nation, such as the killing of the schoolteacher Laura Luelmo.

January 10, 2022

Cuba: Cuban mothers denounce government for holding minors in prison for protesting

News

Central America and the Caribbean Minors Cuba

“They took away my son — and my fear,” a mother said. While prosecutors are asking for up to 23 years in prison, the mothers say their children were detained and interrogated without the presence of adults.

January 10, 2022

United States: seen in the press / 2022

News

North America United States

Violence, acts of protest, prison conditions, justice reforms: find out what is new about prisons and justice in this country. Prison Insider monitors the press on a regular basis.

January 10, 2022

Turkey: seen in the press / 2022

News

Europe Turkey

Violence, acts of protest, prison conditions, justice reforms: find out what is new about prisons and justice in this country. Prison Insider monitors the press on a regular basis.

January 10, 2022

Canada: seen in the press / 2022

News

North America Canada

Violence, acts of protest, prison conditions, justice reforms: find out what is new about prisons and justice in this country. Prison Insider monitors the press on a regular basis.

January 10, 2022

Argentina: El Gobierno lanza un plan para tener Internet en las cárceles y la oposición salió a cuestionarlo

News

South America Social ties Argentina

Es un gasto de $ 1.000 millones para que los presos puedan participar de audiencias con la Justicia y tener contacto con familiares y allegados“. Para dirigentes anti K, debería invertirse en escuelas.

January 10, 2022

Colombia: Familiares de presos políticos encarcelados en La Modelo y otras cárceles denuncian torturas

News

South America Torture Violence Colombia

This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: Spanish

January 10, 2022

United States: inadequate mental health treatment

Analysis Opinion

North America Mental health Material conditions Suicide United States

How the prison system respond to the needs of mentally ill prisoners?

January 6, 2022

Ukraine : Un ancien détenu d’une prison secrète du Donbass raconte

News

Europe Material conditions Torture Ukraine

This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: French

January 6, 2022

Italie : En prison, “la génération de mafiosi la plus cultivée de tous les temps”

News

Culture Europe Long-term prisoners Activities Italy

This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: French

January 6, 2022

Syrie : le “piano” de la mort de la prison de Palmyre

News

Middle East Death penalty Torture Syria

This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: French

January 6, 2022

Austria: Final destination, Göllersdorf

Investigations

Coronavirus Europe Health Mental health Social ties Rehabilitation Austria

In a tiny village in Lower Austria lies one of the country’s “special institutions for mentally abnormal, unsound offenders”. Journalist Sarah Yolanda Koss dives into the everyday life of those imprisoned in the Göllersdorfer castle.