Press conference on the topic: Prison system: progress is almost imperceptible

"Ukrainski Novyny" News Agency
On 30 March at 13:00, a press conference on the topic: “The Prison System: Progress is Almost Imperceptible” will be held at the press centre of the “Ukrainski Novyny” news agency.

Press conference participants:
Aleksandr Bukalov, head of the “Donetsk Memorial” human rights organisation;
Valentyna Badyra, head of the “Chernihiv Women’s Human Rights Centre” charitable organisation.

The following issues will be discussed:

The number of prisoners in Ukraine grew in 2009 — for the first time since 2002.
There has been an increase in cases of suicide and HIV infection in penal colonies.
Why is it better not to work in prisons than to have a job?
Do prison doctors provide treatment?
How did the change in leadership of the Department for the Execution of Sentences take place?
What was the prison system of Ukraine like in 2009?

Accreditation:

For accreditation queries, please contact Aleksandr Bukalov by phone at (099) 709-56-79

Background information:

The “Donetsk Memorial” public human rights organisation, established in 1989, deals with problems related to the activities of the criminal-executive system of Ukraine and monitors the observance of prisoners' rights.

Press centre address: “Dvorets Sporta” metro station, 20 Esplanadna St., 1st floor.