Deprived of Liberty

Regional Seminars on Protection of Persons Deprived of Liberty

The Office of the Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons Deprived of Liberty of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights organized two seminars on the protection of persons deprived of liberty.

The first regional seminar on "Best Prison Practices" took place in Buenos Aires, November 12 to 16, 2007.

The second regional seminar on "Best Prison Practices" took place in Kingston, Jamaica, December 2 to 3, 2011.

Available Resources on the First Regional Seminar (2007)

Press Release

Presentations from the Seminar (only available in Spanish)

Conclusions of the Seminar (only available in Spanish)

Available Resources on the Second Regional Seminar (2011)

IACHR Press Release

Information and Photos of the Seminar

Publication: Presentations from the Seminar (only available in English, pdf file)