The safest cell is the one nobody is put in.
European anti-torture watchdog urges fewer prison sentences
The Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture released its 2021 annual report, pressing member states to expand non-custodial measures such as probation, electronic monitoring and community sanctions as alternatives to imprisonment. The CPT argues that reducing the number of people detained lowers the risk of ill-treatment and eases pressure on overcrowded facilities. The recommendations are not legally binding, and national governments decide whether to adopt them.
Source: European anti-torture watchdog urges fewer prison sentences — coe.int
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