Volt Policies / Human Rights

Reform of the prisons

  • Conditions must comply with international and European conventions/regulations/standards. Improvement of conditions in the Central Prisons, especially for female detainees. Strengthening the institution of Open Prisons.

  • Measures to decongest prisons, by imposing alternative sanctions, such as community service.

  • Implementation of legislation for juvenile offenders.

  • Ongoing training for prison guards, especially on issues of violence and abuse of detainees.

  • Provision of psychological support, alternative methods (e.g., meditation). Transfer of ill prisoners to specialized mental health units.