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‘Death penalty does not make societies safer,’ says General Rapporteur
Parliamentary Assembly
9 October 2024
Strasbourg
On the eve of the 22nd World Day against the Death Penalty (10 October), PACE General Rapporteur on the abolition of the death penalty, Gala Veldhoen (Netherlands, SOC), made the following statement: “This year’s theme, ‘The death penalty protects no one,’ is a timely reminder of the persistent...
AI in prisons and probation: new Council of Europe recommendation aims to ensure respect for human rights and dignity
Council of Europe
9 october 2024
Strasbourg
The Council of Europe has issued recommendations to its 46 member states aimed at ensuring that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and related digital technologies by prison and probation services respects the human rights and dignity of detainees, probationers, as well as staff. In a new...
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