Prison Reform - Essay

Mechanisms for Custodial Oversight: The United States and Europe

Author: Silvia Casale (Committee for the Prevention of Torture)

Abstract

For this examination of transparency in custodial systems as a means of protecting against abuse and ensuring safety, I shall concentrate on key elements of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT)—the international oversight mechanism with a mandate to examine abuse and safety in all places where people are deprived of liberty in Europe, including prisons and jails.

Keywords: Prison administration, Prison accountability, Human rights, Prisoner abuse, European Union, United States

How to Cite: Casale, S. (2006) “Mechanisms for Custodial Oversight: The United States and Europe”, Washington University Journal of Law and Policy. 22(1).