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Human Rights in Latvia in 2004

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Human Rights in Latvia in 2004

The situation in prisons continued to cause concern in 2004: although the overall share of pre-trial detainees decreased, juveniles on remand remained appallingly high at 58.5% of all juveniles in prison.  The number of officially registered asylum seekers remained very small and the lack of clarity concerning the status and rights of illegal migrants continued.  Latvia was still in breech of Article 5 of the European Convention of Human and Fundamental Rights because of lack of legislation concerning psychiatric assistance.

Published : 2005-06-03 Read more...

Training Seminar “Suicide Prevention in Prisons”: summary

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Training Seminar “Suicide Prevention in Prisons”: summary

In order to promote understanding among the custodial staff about suicide related problems, and develop skills in providing first aid in cases of suicide attempts in prisons, on May 18, 2005 the Latvian Centre for Human Rights and Ethnic Studies in cooperation with the Social Rehabilitation Department of the Latvian Prison Services organised a training seminar “Suicide Prevention in Prisons”.

Published : 2005-05-19 Read more...

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