Tag #Sociocultural Activities

How does the new directive on prison activities contradict existing legal frameworks and European recommendations?

The minister's decision aims to avoid upsetting public opinion, especially victims, by prohibiting activities deemed irrelevant to prisoner reintegration. This contradicts the legal obligation for prisoners to participate in activities, including sociocultural ones designed to develop expression and skills, as part of the penitentiary administration's reintegration mission. The directive thus clashes with existing legal frameworks and the European recommendations for prison activities.