Last Change:

06/13/2024

Federal Prison Proclamation No.1174/2019

Year: 2019

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Freedom of movement, Liberty & security of person

Description

The Law outlines the necessity of establishing a Federal Prison Commission to enforce court decisions in line with Ethiopia's Constitution, laws, international agreements, and recognized standards for prisoner treatment. The commission aims to create a system that ensures the reintegration of prisoners into society, respects their dignity, and applies judicial orders and corrective measures tailored to individual circumstances. It also calls for provisions on treating prisoners and those on remand according to their danger level and vulnerability, including gender considerations. 

Selected provisions
Article 32 - General principle

1/ A prisoner shall have the right to be treated during
his stay in prison with full respect of his rights,
dignity and health.

2/ A prisoner shall have the right to be protected from
degrading, inhumane and cruel treatment or from
treatment that endangers his health.

3/ Without prejudice to Article 34 of this Proclamation
there shall be no discrimination on the treatment of
prisoners based on gender, age, nationality,
ethnicity, language, reason for detention, religion,
political opinion, economic and social conditions, or
any other similar conditions.