The Development of the Albanian Prison System in the Light of International Standards – Edlira Papavangjeli

Title: The Development of the Albanian Prison System in the Light of International Standards
Author: Edlira Papavangjeli

The Development of the Albanian Prison System in the Light of International Standards [Papavangjeli]

Abstract

The article focuses on the main developments in the Albanian prison system mainly during the last 24 years of democratic transformation. In more concrete terms, the article provides an insight into the legislative, institutional and infrastructural reforms of the Albanian prison system. Special attention is given to the rights and treatment of prisoners seen from a human rights perspective and principles of proper treatment. Furthermore, the article highlights the worrying issues that the prison system faces and concrete suggestions are provided from the perspective of international standards. The impact of international and national monitoring mechanisms on the Albanian prison system reforms also forms part of the analysis.

Keywords

Albanian prison system reforms – principles of proper treatment – prisoners’ rights

Metadata

Title: The Development of the Albanian Prison System in the Light of International Standards
Author: Edlira Papavangjeli
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/18750230-02501009
Language: English
Year: 2014
Volume: 25
Issue: 1
Pages: 69–85
In: Security and Human Rights
E-ISSN: 1875-0230