We’ve all been affected by Covid-19 and the various regulations and advice on how to protect ourselves. But for those already in lockdown – prisoners – the effects are even more marked. Sabrina Mahtani has been monitoring worldwide what’s been happening in prisons. And, despite the obvious dangers they face in confined spaces, she sees the positive developments being driven by this crisis.
More background on the Hissène Habré trial with Celeste Hicks. More on the rehabilitation of those convicted of atrocity crimes with Barbora Hola. And some background on Felicien Kabuga.