The Nelson Mandela Rules, which are named after the former South African president who was unjustly incarcerated for 27 years, are playing a key part in prison […]
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Philippines: Humane approach to incarceration relieves chronic prison overcrowding
At the Manila City Jail in the Philippines capital, prisoners lie in neat rows as they demonstrate how they sleep every night. In male dormitory […]
First Person: Filipino elderly ex-prisoner’s joy of ‘sleeping and eating’
According to Government figures, the number of inmates are four times over the planned capacity, making the Philippines one of the most overcrowded penal systems […]