PENITENTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND COVID-19: HOW TO STOP THE VIRUS AND GUARANTEE HUMAN RIGHTS?
PENITENTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND COVID-19: HOW TO STOP THE VIRUS AND GUARANTEE HUMAN RIGHTS?
Author(s): Angelina Stanojoska, Goran IlikSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Political Theory, Political Sciences, Civil Society, Governance, Security and defense, Politics and law, Politics and society, Penal Policy, EU-Legislation, Court case
Published by: Institute for Research and European Studies - Bitola
Keywords: COVID-19; Human Rights; Penitentiary Institutions;Prisoners;
Summary/Abstract: Starting the COVID-19 pandemic, physical and social distancing, besides wearing masks and frequent use of disinfectant, was and still is the most important preventive measure in stopping the spreading of the new coronavirus. Penitentiary institutions, especially the crowded ones, became a hard place to manage in stopping the infections. Why? Because these institutions are the ones where there is even more need to balance health protection with human rights. Using medical isolation and quarantine in the process of prevention of infections with SARS-CoV-2 virus, is complicated as result of the use of punitive solitary confinement as disciplinary sanction. The paper analyses the possible methods of protection of prisoners’ health during COVID-19 pandemic with parallel protection and respect of their basic and guaranteed human rights.
Journal: Journal of Liberty and International Affairs
- Issue Year: 6/2020
- Issue No: Suppl.
- Page Range: 80-92
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
