Confinement in detention not
exceed the official capacity
(l); Existing institutions be
refurbished to meet basic
minimum standards (m); and
new remand centres be built
with sufficient
accommodation for the
anticipated population to the
extent that the use of noncustodial measures will not
eliminate the overcrowding
problem (n)
have committed a crime out of negligence.
The percentage of cases in which bail was
granted varied between 28 and 43 %. The
percentage for custodial bail granted varied
between 11 and 17 %. In 0,4 to 2,3 % of
all cases, a personal guarantee was
recognized as sufficient.
Regarding the reform of the probation
service, a separate Strategy and an Action
Plan were elaborated. Work continues on
the assessment and further development of
the legislation related to the probation
system. In August 2009, the Probation
Service introduced a dactyloscopy system
improving tracking and registration
process. This allows probation officers to
focus on social work and individual
rehabilitative schemes. Efforts are being
undertaken to create employment
opportunities in different firms for the
probationers. In addition, probationers
receive regular classes on foreign
languages and in computer programmes.
Severe overcrowding; very poor
conditions.
Financial resources allocated have
drastically increased and considerable
refurbishment programs are underway,
funded from the State budget;
The outsourcing of food provision has
already produced tangible results and
allows providing special diets for those
prisoners who need it.
Many prison facilities underwent
substantial reconstruction to bring them in
line with international standards and the
Action Plan for the Reform of the
Penitentiary System for 2007-2010
foresees further refurbishment;
The official capacity of the prisons as of
Non-governmental sources: Please see
table below.
Government: The Ministry of Correction
and Legal Assistance (MCLA) adopted a
Penitentiary Strategy and an Action Plan
which focus on the implementation of the
draft Code on Imprisonment and measures
tackling prison overcrowding. In addition,
measures are being taken regarding the
food supply (outsourcing of food supply;
establishment of shops in all penitentiary
institutions that provide a possibility for
prisoners to buy additional food and
hygiene items). In addition, new medical
departments administering and monitoring
the healthcare system were set up at
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Procedure Code be
restricted, particularly for
non-violent, minor or less
serious offences, and the
application of non-custodial
measures such as bail and
recognizance be increased (j)
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