Corruption in prisons through the lens of international law: enforcement challenges
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https://doi.org/10.61345/1339-7915.2025.3.2Ключові слова:
prison corruption, international law, anti-corruption mechanisms, human rights, penitentiary system, international standards, corruption prevention, anti-corruption effortsАнотація
Corruption in penitentiary institutions undermines justice, violates human rights, and fosters crime both within and beyond prisons, posing a serious challenge to international law. This article analyzes international legal mechanisms to combat prison corruption, including key conventions, soft-law recommendations, and European Court of Human Rights practice. It identifies major gaps such as the absence of specialized standards tailored to penitentiary specifics and insufficient monitoring and control. The author advocates for a specialized international instrument mandating regular independent inspections, whistleblower protection, and clear anti-corruption standards to strengthen transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of the penal system.
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