The Role of the Ombudsman in the Process of Executing a Prison Sentence
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The situation of persons deprived of their liberty is beyond any doubt special due to numerous factors. These are the acts they committed, the prison environment, social stigmatization, problems related to isolation, etc. These people often find it difficult to seek help from anyone. However, convicts have numerous rights. Pursuant to the Act, prisoners may benefit from the assistance of the Ombudsman in this respect. The article describes the role of the Ombudsman in the process of executing a prison sentence and its essence. This study presents examples of selected activities on this topic along with the author's observations.
Source: Probacja
Author: Aleksandra Leszczyńska
Institution: University of Łódź
Language: English
Topic: Ombudsman and Human Rights
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405996659