Strasbourg 2 April 2020
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Facing COVID-19 pandemic

The right to protection of health is guaranteed by Article 11 of the European Social Charter which complements Articles 2 and 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This right applies to everyone, including those deprived of their liberty. The PC-CP Working Group issued a Statement on 17 April 2020 and a Follow-up related Statement on 28 September 2020 (approved during the 10th PC-CP Plenary Meeting on 14 October 2020).

Events Events
7 October 2020

ERA Online Conference on 30 November and 1 December 2020: The European Prison Rules as a Standard Setter for European Prison Conditions

28 April 2020

UNODC Position Paper on COVID-19: preparedness and responses in prisons

8 April 2020

Confederation of European Probation (CEP) - COVID-19: measures and protocols in probation

7 April 2020

EuroPris - COVID 19: Prevention Measures in European Prisons

6 April 2020

Statement from the Commissioner for Human Rights - COVID-19 pandemic: urgent steps are needed to protect the rights of prisoners in Europe

1 April 2020

COVID19 - IPS Basic Guide for Decision-Makers working in the criminal justice sector on Worldwide Practices and Recommendations

20 March 2020

COVID-19 - CPT issues “Statement of principles relating to the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty”

5 March 2020

Children of Prisoners Europe's Publication: "It’s time to act - Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec (2018) 5 concerning children with imprisoned parents"

7 February 2020

Publication "Recruitment, training and professional development of probation staff" by Dr Nicola Carr

30 January 2020

Publication by the ECHR of the Guide on the case-law of the European Convention on Human Rights - Prisoners' rights (English only)

Council of Europe work in the field of penological co-operation

Historically speaking the Council of Europe has played a pioneering role and has a unique experience in promoting humane treatment of offenders, decent prison conditions and socially effective and rehabilitative penal sanctions and measures.

interviews interviews


Interview with Marcelo Aebi, Co-author European Prisons report 2019

Interview with Jan Kleijssen, Director of Information Society and Action Against Crime at the Council of Europe: protecting children of imprisoned parents.

MEETINGS MEETINGS
  • 10th PC-CP Plenary Meeting (hybrid), Strasbourg (13-14 October 2020)
    Summary Meeting Report
  • 25th meeting of the PC-CP Working Group (hybrid), Strasbourg (8-10 September 2020)
    Summary Meeting Report
  • 24th meeting of the PC-CP Working Group (videoconference - open only to PC‑CP Working Group Members), 29-30 June 2020
    Summary Meeting Report
  • 23rd meeting of the PC-CP Working Group, Strasbourg (21-23 January 2020)
    Summary Meeting Report

Key Council of Europe Recommendations

European Prisons Rules

European Prisons Rules

Council of Europe Probation Rules

Council of Europe Probation Rules

European Rules for Juvenile Offenders

European Rules for juvenile offenders subject to sanctions or measures

View all Recommendations