João Matos Viana is the author of the article “Prison system: Portugal goes to the European exam”, published by the Público newspaper.
João Matos Viana's article addresses the overcrowding and inadequate conditions of the prison system in Portugal, highlighting that despite some improvements and investments, there are still significant challenges. The European Court of Human Rights condemned the country in 2019 for degrading conditions, and subsequent evaluations show that reforms have not been sufficient.
The author advocates the adoption of alternative measures to imprisonment as a more effective and less harmful solution to the social reintegration of convicts, emphasizing the importance of dignifying living conditions in prisons to ensure safety and stability
Read the article here.
(The article is in portuguese only)
