TIRANA, Nov 5 /ATA/ The General Directorate of Prisons and the Council of Europe are seeking to deepen their cooperation to improve Albania’s penitentiary system, ensure respect for human rights and align institutional practices with European standards.
Director General of Prisons Sadleva Bodo met with Giulia Re, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Albania.
Discussions focused on the cooperation between the two institutions and ways to further strengthen it to support the development and reform of Albania’s prison system.
According to the General Directorate of Prisons, particular emphasis was placed on safeguarding the rights of people deprived of their liberty, improving conditions in prison establishments and ensuring compliance with standards for their treatment.
Bodo expressed her gratitude for the Council of Europe’s continued support and reaffirmed her institution’s commitment to pursuing reforms and strengthening its institutional capacities.
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