The second working group (WG) session on prison intelligence mechanism (PIU) manual and training programme, gathering representatives of entity Ministries of Justice, Bijeljina, Mostar, Tuzla, Banja Luka and Zenica prisons, as well as the State prison, took place on 27-28 November in Brcko. The session was also attended by an international consultant who was tasked to review the draft Guidebook for prison operational work prepared by the WG.

The consultant presented his observations and comments, as well as suggestions for improving the Guidebook in line with good practices of other countries. Following a vivid discussion and exchanges, the consultant and the WG members formulated amendments to the document together, which allowed to finalize it on the spot.

Also, a training plan and programme for prison staff on operational work were agreed upon; these trainings will commence in 2024.  

This activity was organized within the framework of the project "Ensuring Sustainable Penitentiary Actions in managing rehabilitation of violent extremist prisoners in Bosnia and Herzegovina (ESPA-VEP)", funded under the Council of Europe Action Plan for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022-2025.