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Penitentiary institutions and Covid-19: how to stop the virus and guarantee human rights?
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Abstract Starting the COVID-19 pandemic, physical and social distancing, besides wearing masks and frequent use of disinfectant, was and still is the most important preventive measure in stopping the spreading of the new coronavirus. Penitentiary institutions, especially the crowded ones, became a hard place... view more
Starting the COVID-19 pandemic, physical and social distancing, besides wearing masks and frequent use of disinfectant, was and still is the most important preventive measure in stopping the spreading of the new coronavirus. Penitentiary institutions, especially the crowded ones, became a hard place to manage in stopping the infections. Why? Because these institutions are the ones where there is even more need to balance health protection with human rights. Using medical isolation and quarantine in the process of prevention of infections with SARS-CoV-2 virus, is complicated as result of the use of punitive solitary confinement as disciplinary sanction. The paper analyses the possible methods of protection of prisoners’ health during COVID-19 pandemic with parallel protection and respect of their basic and guaranteed human rights.... view less
Keywords
epidemic; health care; correctional institution; prophylaxis; human rights; contagious disease; prisoner
Classification
Law
Health Policy
Free Keywords
COVID-19
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 80-92
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 6 (2020) 2, Supp. 1
Issue topic
Human rights and civil liberties in the time of Covid-19
DOI
https://doi.org/10.47305/JLIA2060080s
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed