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“Guidance to Justice: Essential Information Guide for Relatives of Foreign Prisoners” Published

“Guidance to Justice: Essential Information Guide for Relatives of Foreign Prisoners” Published

“Guidance to Justice: Essential Information Guide for Relatives of Foreign Prisoners” Published

"Guidance to Justice: Essential Information Guide for Relatives of Foreign Prisoners", prepared under the project "Guide to Access to Justice: Legal Information and Support for Families of Foreign Prisoners" executed by the International Refugee Rights Association (UMHD) in cooperation with Penal Reform International (PRI) and funded by the European Union, has been published.

Encountered Challenges

Relatives of foreign nationals in penal execution institutions in Türkiye may encounter various difficulties in accessing information regarding the execution process due to language barriers, insufficient knowledge of relevant procedures, and challenges in reaching accurate information sources.

Objective of the Guide

Prepared in response to these needs, the guide aims to contribute to foreign prisoners' relatives accessing the information they need in a simpler, clearer, and more understandable manner.

Guide Content and Key Topics

The guide covers essential topics that relatives of foreign prisoners may need during the execution process:

  • Visit and Communication Processes: Basic procedures for institutional visits and communication options.
  • Methods for Sending Money: Secure procedures to transfer financial support to inmates.
  • Legal Support: Legal mechanisms available during rights-seeking procedures.
  • Basic Application Channels: Official requests and application channels to relevant authorities.

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