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Managing uncertainty in prison: diverse responses to COVID-19
Analysis
Thematic paper
Africa
Coronavirus
Crises
Central America and the Caribbean
South America
Asia
Europe
Material conditions
Social ties
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Argentina: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
South America
Material conditions
Activities
Social ties
Argentina
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Argentinian authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Chile : Managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
South America
Health
Material conditions
Protest
Activities
Social ties
Work
Chile
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Chilean authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
France: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
Europe
Material conditions
Protest
Activities
Social ties
France
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the French authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
New Zealand: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
Oceania
Material conditions
Activities
Social ties
Work
New Zealand
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the New Zealand authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Costa Rica: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
South America
Material conditions
Activities
Social ties
Costa Rica
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Costa Rican authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Spain: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
Europe
Health
Material conditions
Protest
Activities
Social ties
Spain
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Spanish authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
South Africa: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Africa
Coronavirus
Health
Material conditions
Protest
Overcrowding
Activities
Social ties
South Africa
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the South African authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Thailand: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
Asia
Health
Material conditions
Overcrowding
Activities
Social ties
Work
Thailand
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Thai authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Brazil: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
South America
Material conditions
Activities
Social ties
Brazil
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Brazilian authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Ireland: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
Europe
Material conditions
Activities
Social ties
Ireland
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Irish authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Norway: managing uncertainty
Analysis
Coronavirus
Europe
Health
Material conditions
Activities
Social ties
Norway
As the COVID-19 outbreaks around the world suprised most governments, how did the Norwegian authorities respond to the crisis behind the bars? Were prison authorities prepared to avoid the spread of the virus? Which measures were taken and how did them impact prisoners’ lives?
Dubai: temor por la seguridad de Sheikha Latifa tras los mensajes que revelan su situación de “rehén”
News
Women
Middle East
Torture
Violence
United Arab Emirates
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Argelia: tácticas represivas contra activistas de Hirak dos años después
News
Africa
Pre-trial detention
Access to legal rights
Torture
Violence
Algeria
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España: décadas sin respuesta a miles de denuncias de desaparición forzada, apropiación y/o sustitución de identidad de niños y niñas
News
Women
Europe
Access to legal rights
Violence
Spain
This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: Spanish
Arabia Saudí: la sentencia que confirma la declaración de culpabilidad de Loujain al Hathloul, una terrible injusticia
News
Women
Middle East
Access to legal rights
Justice
Saudi Arabia
This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: Spanish
Polonia: la absolución de las mujeres del halo arcoíris pone en evidencia tácticas de intimidación contra activistas
News
Pre-trial detention
Women
Europe
LGBTQI
Access to legal rights
Poland
This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: Spanish
Rusia: denuncian el traslado de Navalny de la cárcel a un paradero desconocido
News
Asia
Access to legal rights
Violence
Russia
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Haití: sangrienta fuga de una cárcel, se escaparon 400 presos y hay 25 muertos
News
Central America and the Caribbean
Protest
Overcrowding
Violence
Haiti
This article is not available in English. This article is available in the following versions: Spanish
Asia
Access to legal rights
Justice
Torture
Violence
China
Sentenced to 21 years for providing information to foreign media.
Africa
Material conditions
Facilities
Torture
Violence
South Africa
Violence has deep roots in South Africa, going back to colonial conquest and the apartheid state. Which is why those who end up in prison receive very little sympathy, and even less coverage in the national press.
