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Corruption in the prisons context

The point of departure of this paper is that corruption is a human rights issue, which is accentuated in the prison context given the nature of imprisonment. ...

This report records the discussion which took place in Dakar, Senegal, on 10 and 11 June 2014.

Ex-prisoners' Views on Imprisonment and Re-Entry

In the past 15 years much research has been conducted on the prison system in South Africa focusing on governance, law reform and human rights. It is, however, ...

Guide to UN Convention Against Torture in South Africa

This publication, released in 2011, is an update to the earlier version published in 2008. It provides an up to date guide to the implementation of the UN ...

A publication of Penal Reform International

This paper highlights the need for research into how the law is enforced, who is targeted and the socio-economic consequences of arrest and detention. ...

This review seeks to showcase innovative interventions to reduce pre-trial detention in African countries, so that they may be adapted for use in other low and ...

Investigating prison corruption

Who investigates corruption, what is investigated and who makes these decisions are important considerations in the fight against corruption. Investigating ...

Jali Commission Report - Summary and Comment

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of Corruption, Maladministration and Violence in the Department of Correctional Services – The Jali ...