(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 24 - The Council of Europe's anti-torture
committee said Friday Italy's prisons are "violent" and
"overcrowded" following a periodic visit carried out in
March/April 2022.
In its report the European Committee for the Prevention of
Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT)
recorded violence and intimidation among inmates and
overcrowding in all penal institutions.
During the visit, the CPT delegation examined the treatment and
conditions of detainees in four prison establishments in Italy .
The report reiterates earlier calls for the abolition of daytime
solitary confinement and a review of the management of inmates
subject to the tough "41-bis" regime, which is normally reserved
for mafia bosses.
The Council of Europe is also asking for improved living
conditions for prisoners and specific measures for women and
transgender people in prison. (ANSA).
Italian prisons 'violent and overcrowded' says Council of Europe
Anti-torture committee reports on visit in March/April 2022