The Vice President of the Republic, Beatriz Argimón, delivered the report with the status of the situation to the presidential ticket of the Frente Amplio.
The situation in the prisons It is “limit” and “explosive” according to a document prepared by the Interinstitutional Board made up of the Parliamentary Penitentiary Commissioner and the Human Rights and Ombudsman Institution (INDDHH) which was given to the presidential formula of Broad Front (FA), composed of Yamandú Orsi and Carolina Cosse.
This Tuesday, the Vice President of the Republic, Beatriz Argimóntogether with other parliamentary authorities, handed over the text to the electoral tandem of the opposition political force, and will then extend it to the pairs of candidates from the other parties.
The document contains concrete proposals and notes with concern that the legislative and technical agreements foreseen in this area to improve the reality of the Uruguayan prison system have not been achieved. In this regard, it emphasizes that a transformation of the system is necessary. National Institute of Rehabilitationto provide it with autonomy in its management and a new format of political leadership.
At the same time, there is a warning about the “uncontrolled” increase in the number of people in prison and the need to combat overcrowding, favouring alternative prison measures and modifying the system of penalties. As for the health of inmates, the need to strengthen the attention in the Administration of the State Health Services is stressed (ASSE).
On the other hand, it is recommended to strengthen the public defender service, implement a program of literacyas well as dignifying the work of prison staff.
Yamandú Orsi positively valued the document for being “the result of consensus”
Candidate Orsi assured through his X account that the document was “valuable for its proposals and for being the result of consensus.” “This must be the spirit. Thank you,” concluded the Frente Amplio member.
In addition to those already mentioned, the following were present at the meeting: Speaker of the House of Representatives Ana Oliverathe Parliamentary Commissioner for Penitentiary Affairs, Juan Miguel Petitand Jimena Fernandez Bonellipresident of INDDHH.
Source: Ambito
