Crime as a Factor in Political Competition

Statistical data on the number of crimes committed and persons convicted for them over the last three years are provided.

The Penal Enforcement System of Ukraine in 2016

In the places of detention within the penal enforcement system of Ukraine, there are 60,399 people, which is 9,598 fewer than a year ago. A brief statistical review for 2016.

OBSERVANCE OF PRISONERS’ RIGHTS IN UKRAINE – 2015

The eleventh annual report, “Observance of Prisoners’ Rights in Ukraine – 2015”, provides an overview of the changes in the activities of the penal enforcement system of Ukraine that occurred during 2015, as well as conclusions and recommendations aimed at improving the state of human rights observance in the system’s institutions.

The “Savchenko Law” in Numbers

An Analysis of the Application of the “Savchenko Law”

Implementation of the 2014 Report Recommendations

Implementation of the recommendations of the “Donetsk Memorial” human rights organisation report by the Penitentiary Service of Ukraine

Comments on V. Palahniuk’s Interview

What did the head of the penitentiary service say, and what did he leave unsaid in his interview? Impressions from a fascinating read

Is the “Savchenko Law” Really That Bad?

To conceal the state’s inaction and indifference, it is popular to blame crime problems solely on convicted persons and those Verkhovna Rada deputies who passed the “Savchenko Law”. To understand and see this, it is worth looking at the statistics, doing the calculations, and reflecting a little.

The Law on Conditional Release for Life-Sentenced Prisoners: Fake Warnings and Unforeseen Consequences

The law has sparked contradictory feedback. Some of it became the basis for its rejection. It is worth examining and evaluating the main feedback regarding the law and the potential consequences of its rejection or adoption.

Instead of Life Imprisonment—a 25-Year Prison Term

Why the duration of imprisonment should be increased

Prisoners in the Volgograd Region Declare a Hunger Strike

The press office of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) confirms that “about forty convicts refused to attend the institution’s canteen,” but claims that they did so to provoke. Prisoners report threats and beatings

What factors are important for the complaint submission mechanism

The penitentiary system of Ukraine still lacks an effective mechanism for the submission and review of prisoner complaints.

Investigation of allegations of ill-treatment in the penitentiary service of Ukraine

Report by Council of Europe expert Jim Murdoch, January 2014