The maltreatment and torture of prisoners constitute a global problem. Methods of
maltreatment are classified as the psychological and the physical, and physical methods …

Prison health, prisoner safety and imprisonment rates matter: intrinsically and for health and
safety outside. Existing prison regulation apparatuses (eg OPCAT) are extensive and hold …

Prison monitoring has been promoted by international human rights bodies as a way to
support the prevention of torture and ill-treatment in prison. However, there has been very …

This article examines the development of international human rights standards and
oversight mechanisms directed at addressing the negative effects of imprisonment. We …

The investigation of deaths occurring in unnatural, surprising and unclear circumstances is
an important area. Death investigation matters for myriad reasons, including:(legal) …

Performance thresholds and minimum standards in prison have preoccupied policy makers
and practitioners alike for some time. These standards are based on widely accepted …

Misconduct committed against incarcerated people is severe and dehumanizing. As the
media has begun to shine light on correctional officer misconduct, corrections departments …

Policing and law enforcement bodies and the public authorities that govern them should be
accountable for all deaths connected with a use of force. Accountability is a requirement of …

Despite the increasing focus on prison inspection and monitoring bodies in international law
and policy, little is known about their operations in practice. This study contributes to fill this …

The need to protect the rights of children and young people in detention is the subject of a
recent United Nations study (Nowak 2019) and is highlighted by national and international …