Alternatives to imprisonment

Discussion Paper: The European Arrest Warrant – One Step Closer to Reform?

2013, Human Rights, News / By

In this discussion paper, Imogen Parker explains in brief the European Arrest Warrant and some of the problems for criminal justice which have arisen during the its implementation. She makes recommendations which readers can bring before their MEP, on how to ensure that extraditions do not result in problems such as people being imprisoned while …

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Around Europe 351 – June/July 2013

2013, Around Europe, News / By

In this issue of Around Europe Programme Assistant Imogen Parker discusses the ethics of electronic monitoring in Europe. She writes that while this technological advancement could be used, in specific circumstances, as a viable alternative to imprisonment, this should not be seen as simply a cheap replacement for imprisonment. Quaker Representative Alexandra Bosbeer talks about the underlying value of nature …

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Green paper response: criminal justice in the field of detention

2011, Human Rights, Other Publications / By

Strengthening mutual trust in the European Judicial Area – a Green Paper on the application of EU criminal justice legislation in the field of Detention Our research comparing the operation of prison systems across Europe has led us to certain conclusions, which we clarify here because they inform our thinking about the questions in the …

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Report: Alternatives to Imprisonment

2011, Human Rights, Other Publications / By

The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) has a long history of campaigning for prison and criminal justice reform. Working in the context of this 350 year old Quaker tradition, the Quaker Council for European Affairs is actively involved in promoting respect for human rights. In partnership with the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) – Geneva …

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Around Europe 313 – June 2009

2009, Around Europe / By

What are the obstacles and opportunities to help move Europe’s transport networks towards a sustainable fututre? Air travel: Understanding the Consequences; Restorative Justice: Revolutionising the way we respond to crime by exploring alternatives to imprisonment…; In Memoriam: Marianne Boelsma-Studinger Click here to download (PDF – 366 Kb) Deutsche Ausgabe – Juni 2009 Luftverkehr: die Folgen …

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Around Europe 310 – March 2009

2009, Around Europe / By

Titan or Titanic: prison report; New programme assistants Anya Whiteside and Steve Hynd; Peace Builders in the Western Balkans Click here to download (PDF – 280 Kb) Deutsche Ausgabe – März 2009 Friedenskräfte in den westlichen Balkanländern Klicken Sie hier für die deutschen Auszüge (PDF – 48 Kb)