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France: a deceptive protection
Interview
Women
Europe
Interview
Justice
Violence
The proliferation of surveillance systems and an increased reliance on incarceration are meant to curb violence. But what are the implications of this kind of security? Françoise Vergès is a feminist, anti-racist author. Her most recent work, entitled Une théorie féministe de la violence. Pour une…
News
North America
Torture
Violence
Ce samedi 11 janvier marque le 18e anniversaire de l’ouverture de la tristement célèbre prison de Guantanamo sur la base américaine située sur l’île de Cuba. A ce jour, une quarantaine de détenus (la plupart Yéménites) croupissent encore dans cette prison de très haute sécurité la plus chère du mon…
Analysis
Opinion
Death penalty
Violence
and moral precepts of the detainees must be respected.” ↩This includes Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Brunei Sultanate, United Arab Emirates, Iran
North America
Testimonial
Death penalty
Social ties
Since 1992, ACAT-France has been facilitating letter exchanges between volunteers or supporters and people on death row. These letters are rooted in solidarity, faith and connection. A five-part interview.
News
North America
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.
News
North America
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.
Women bearing the weight of the law
Analysis
Africa
Analysis
North America
Central America and the Caribbean
South America
Women
Asia
Europe
LGBTQI
Oceania
Access to legal rights
Justice
Drugs
Death penalty
Violence
More and more women across the world are being imprisoned, mostly for minor, non-violent offences. What discriminatory and punitive logic is being applied? What is being done to fight back against it?
News
Coronavirus
Middle East
Health
Material conditions
Protest
The Covid-19 does not stop at prison gates. Prisoners often live in overcrowded cells and unsanitary contexts, sharing cells.
What measures are taken to guarantee the safety of all prisoners and prison staff? What are the consequences of the pandemic on the living conditions in prisons? — Update 31…