International News
Press release from the Ontario Government: "Central North Correctional Centre Transferring To Public Sector Operation: Private Jail Operation Contract Not Renewed"
27th April 2006
Private prison in Ontario transferred to public operation after "no appreciable benefit" found after five years.
Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offences: Myths vs. Reality -- Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
20th April 2006
A background document from the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network exposes the lack of evidence of effectiveness of mandatory minimum drug sentences.
Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Offences: Why Everyone Loses -- Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
20th April 2006
Detailed evidence-based examination of the failed record of mandatory minimum sentences for drug offences.
Americans Abandon "Punishment Only" Attitudes in Effort to Reduce Crime
19th April 2006
National survey by Zogby International reveals "striking support" for rehabilitation both in and after prison
"Children caged alone for weeks" by Jamie Doward, The Observer
12th February 2006
Inquiry to criticise young offenders' institutions for 'medieval' practice of solitary confinement
"Social reintegration of prisoners" - Council of Europe report
7th February 2006
A report from the Social, Health and Family Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Press Release: "International Celebrities Condemn Torture through Solitary Confinement of Mentally Ill American Prisoners"
1st February 2006
Press release from Mental Health Alternatives to Solitary Confinement
European Prison Rules adopted by Council of Europe
11th January 2006
Committee of Ministers adopts new recommendation
New Jersey General Assembly passes bill to suspend executions
9th January 2006
Bipartisan legislation passed Senate on December 15; awaits Governor's signature
CANADA: New Report Calls on Federal Government to Decriminalize Prostitution
13th December 2005
Modernizing laws would protect sex workers' health and human rights, says Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
