A Doubtful Hope of Release

Last week, the President of Ukraine signed Bills No. 4048 and No. 4049, although human rights defenders had urged him not to. The bills, in particular, concerned the introduction of a mechanism to commute life imprisonment to imprisonment for a fixed term.

How Ukraine Ignores the Fight Against Ill-Treatment in Prisons

The actual response of the Ukrainian authorities to the Council of Europe’s attempts to assist in implementing mechanisms to combat ill-treatment in prisons.

THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM OF UKRAINE IN 2020. A Statistical Review (Draft Version)

The number of persons held in institutions of the State Criminal Executive Service (SCES) in 2020 decreased by 3,040, standing at 49,823 by the end of the year. Over the year, 4,400 persons were released on parole, and 485 died in the institutions.

THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM OF UKRAINE IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2020. A Statistical Review

As of 1 July 2020, there were 51,624 persons held in places of deprivation of liberty in Ukraine; over the half-year, the number of prisoners decreased by 1,239, with the number of convicts decreasing by 2,098 and the number of remanded persons increasing by 859. The number of life-sentenced prisoners stands at 1,524. During the first half of 2020, 249 persons died in correctional institutions, and there were 22 cases of suicide.

On Article 391 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine: Arguments and a Proposal

Currently, there is an active discussion regarding amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which propose to repeal Article 391 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The arguments of the parties, their validity, and possible paths for further action on this matter.

The Penitentiary System of Ukraine in the First Half of 2019. A Statistical Review. Preliminary Data.

As of 1 July 2019, there were 54,186 persons held in places of deprivation of liberty in Ukraine; over the half-year, the number of prisoners decreased by 892. The prisoner rate per 100,000 of the population stands at 129.

By Violating the Convention on Human Rights, Ukraine Has Destroyed a Family

Prison officials and judges in Ukraine do not know how – and do not wish – to apply international conventions. The European Court of Human Rights has found Ukraine in violation of human rights.

Repealing Article 391 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – Silence Against Arguments

Are There Convincing Arguments for Retaining Article 391 in the Criminal Code?

THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM OF UKRAINE IN 2018. A Statistical Review (Updated)

As of 1 January 2019, there were 55,078 persons held in places of deprivation of liberty in Ukraine; over the year, the number of prisoners decreased by 2,022. The prisoner rate per 100,000 of the population stands at 131. During 2018, 484 persons died in correctional institutions, and there were 47 cases of suicide.

How Many Prisoners Are There in Ukraine

What obstacles must be overcome to obtain information from the Ministry of Justice.

CRIMINOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PARDONED INDIVIDUALS

The article contains the results of a study on the criminological characteristics of individuals pardoned in 2009. In total, the case files of 290 persons were examined – representing 50.1% of all those pardoned in 2009. The subject of the study included key criminological indicators of the pardoned individuals, such as the crimes they committed, character references and recommendations provided by the administrations of correctional institutions, as well as age, gender, marital status, education level, pre-conviction employment status, and other factors.

The Penal Enforcement System of Ukraine in 2017: A Statistical Review

As of 1 January 2018, 57,100 people were held in places of detention in Ukraine; over the year, the number of prisoners decreased by 3,299. The number of prisoners per 100,000 of the population stands at 135. During 2017, 568 people died in penal institutions.