International recommendation

Women serving sentences far from home

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationTreatment of prisoners and prison facilities
Populations of concern:
Women
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/10, para. 53

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Consultation
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

53. The Committee recommends that the State party, in close consultation with the National Human Rights Institution and non-governmental organizations, explore how the rights of women prisoners could be fully implemented while also ensuring that women serve their sentences close to their families.