OVERSIGHT OF PRISON ADMINISTRATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS

Abstract

Oversight of prison administration is critically important at both international and national levels, given that penal institutions inherently deprive individuals of their fundamental right to liberty. This situation requires robust administrative and judicial oversight by competent authorities. At the international level, oversight is implemented through legal and institutional mechanisms that ensure effective prison administration and protect the rights of inmates. At the national level, administrative and judicial supervision allows the state to safeguard prisoners’ rights and improve their living conditions during incarceration. These mechanisms underscore the crucial role of all stakeholders in implementing and enforcing prison oversight at both the national and local levels.