The Council of Europe today issued a set of guidelines to its 47 member states to prevent the radicalisation of prisoners and people under probation, and rehabilitate individuals who have already become radicalised.
According to official reports, some perpetrators of terrorist acts have in recent years become radicalised in prison or under probation. Overcrowding, inadequate conditions, manifestations of racist discrimination or islamophobia, disproportionate disciplinary measures are factors that increase the risk of radicalisation among inmates.
Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland said: “Fighting terrorism is a priority. We need a united and co-ordinated response. Action is also needed to deal with violent extremist offenders in prisons and to prevent them from radicalising inmates. The guidelines can be a useful tool in that regard”. (more...)