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CİSST publishes prisons map of Turkey to enhance public data access

CİSST publishes prisons map of Turkey to enhance public data access

The map allows users to access detailed information about applications made to the association from prisons since 2014.

Report reveals most applications regarding prisons remain unanswered

Report reveals most applications regarding prisons remain unanswered

Out of 3,249 applications regarding human rights violations in a year, only 229 received a response, reports CİSST.

23 January 2024

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

Many prisoners in the earthquake-hit region face difficulties in communicating with their families and access to basic needs since they lost economic support from their families, according to CISST.

3 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Women prisoners lack access to sanitary pads and wax

Women prisoners lack access to sanitary pads and wax

Sexual harassment by prison staff, working for long hours for low salaries, need for legal advice… Women prisoners face various difficulties in Turkey.

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

REFUGEES BEHIND BARS

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

“There are many foreigners in prisons of Turkey who cannot even make phone calls with their families,” said bianet Aylin Çelikçi from CİSST.

Prisoners complain about bills, too: Power cut, heaters off

PRISON CONDITIONS IN TURKEY

Prisoners complain about bills, too: Power cut, heaters off

According to the latest monthly report of the Civil Society in the Penal System Association, prisoners complain that electricity prices are increasing day by day and they cannot pay the fees as it puts their families into trouble economically.

9 February 2022

A year in Turkey’s prisons amid pandemic: Prisoners unable to access healthcare

2020 ANNUAL REPORT

A year in Turkey’s prisons amid pandemic: Prisoners unable to access healthcare

The Civil Society in the Penal System Association has released its annual report on Turkey’s prisons: One of the major problems facing prisoners in 2020 was the violation of their right to access healthcare.

8 February 2022

Pandemic in Turkey’s prisons | ‘36 people stay in a quarantine ward’

COVID-19

Pandemic in Turkey’s prisons | ‘36 people stay in a quarantine ward’

From the report of the Civil Society in the Penal System Association: “In some prisons, quarantine areas are arranged as wards and prisoners stay there in large groups of 26-36 people. There are blood and urine stains on some beds and bed sheets.”

Food in Turkey’s prisons: Rice, pasta, canned food

OCTOBER REPORT BY CİSST

Food in Turkey’s prisons: Rice, pasta, canned food

The report of the Civil Society in the Penal System Association shows that wardens wear the same gloves while searching prisoners' beds, personal belongings and garbage.

8 November 2021

Turkey’s prisons ‘save on bread’ during the pandemic

Turkey’s prisons ‘save on bread’ during the pandemic

According to the report of Civil Society in the Penal System Association, the food offered to prisoners is cold and of poor quality, it is not hygienic or filling, meat is replaced by rice and pasta, the number and weight of bread in grams have been reduced.

CİSST: Pandemic measures make the situation of imprisoned children even worse

CİSST: Pandemic measures make the situation of imprisoned children even worse

There are more than 1,500 children in Turkey's prisons and 1,066 of them were not released durign the pandemic despite not being convicted, notes the CİSST.

‘Prison wardens don’t observe pandemic rules’

CİSST ASSOCIATION

‘Prison wardens don’t observe pandemic rules’

The Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has released a report based on the complaints of prisoners in the first 15 days of January. Their complaints have shown that prisoners’ rights are violated due to the pandemic.

19 January 2021

‘Some prison wards not disinfected for six months’

RIGHTS ORGANIZATION

‘Some prison wards not disinfected for six months’

Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has documented prisoners' complaints amid pandemic: Water and bathrooms are dirty, there are no cleaning, hygiene products in some toilets, prisoners are not given vitamins, enough fruit...

‘Prison population of Turkey is above world average’

‘Prison population of Turkey is above world average’

The Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has released its annual report on Turkey’s prisons and their human rights conditions in 2019.

11 November 2020

Prison conditions in Turkey amid pandemic: ‘No ventilation, disinfectants, masks…’

Prison conditions in Turkey amid pandemic: ‘No ventilation, disinfectants, masks…’

The Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has documented the complaints of prisoners in a recent report: Bathrooms are dirty, washbasins are few, tap water is dirty in some prisons while it is frequently cut in some others...

CİSST: Along with Covid-19, other outbreaks have also started in prisons

CİSST: Along with Covid-19, other outbreaks have also started in prisons

After prisoners' access to hygiene supplies has been restricted, scabies and diarrhea outbreaks are being observed in prisons, the CİSST association has stated.

Coronavirus is in Silivri Prison, How are Prisoners Treated?

Coronavirus is in Silivri Prison, How are Prisoners Treated?

It has been announced that 44 prisoners have tested positive for COVID-19 in Silivri Prison. But, how were the prisoners taken to the hospital? Were the vehicles disinfected after that? Are there adequate measures to protect prisoners and wardens?

8 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

CİSST Association Report on Violations of Rights in Prisons Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

CİSST Association Report on Violations of Rights in Prisons Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association has prepared a report on the complaints of prisoners in Turkey amid Covid-19 pandemic. Covering the period from April 15 to 28, the report shows that access to rights in prisons has been restricted.

12 Requests for Prisoners Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

12 Requests for Prisoners Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Six civil society and professional organizations have requested that necessary measures be taken against coronavirus pandemic in prisons and child prisoners as well as the ones who are seriously ill and older than 60 be released.

Prisoners are Vulnerable to COVID-19

Prisoners are Vulnerable to COVID-19

Prisoners complain that they sleep close, everything is commonly used in closed spaces, no cleaning is done, there is not even a soap and not enough sinks, bathrooms are locked, food is unhealthy and dirty, the quarantined share the same space with others…

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

‘Freedom of Speech in Prison’ Book by CİSST Association

“Freedom of Speech in Prison” book prepared by Korkut and Demirbaş from the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association focuses on the restrictions imposed on prisoners’ freedom of speech and the recommendations to overcome them.

‘Alternatives to Imprisonment’ to Be Discussed

‘Alternatives to Imprisonment’ to Be Discussed

Civil Society in the Penal System - Turkey’s Center for Prison Studies will hold an international conference entitled “Alternatives to Imprisonment” on November 24 and 25.

22 November 2018

“Toys are Forbidden in Prison Wards”

NOVEMBER 20 UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY

“Toys are Forbidden in Prison Wards”

Cansu Şekerci from the CİSST has spoken about children staying in prison with their mothers: “It is forbidden to have toys in wards. Children are away from not only nature and social life but games as well.” Child inmates can also be held together with adults.

20 November 2018 Ayça Söylemez

‘If My Family Comes to Visit Me, They are Financially Affected; If Not, Emotionally’

‘If My Family Comes to Visit Me, They are Financially Affected; If Not, Emotionally’

Being arrested in Rize, which is located 911 kilometers away from his family, Gökhan Saygı has said, “My family is having difficulties in coming to visit me. These are also financial difficulties, which leave behind an emotional impact as well.”

6 November 2018

Prison Studies Library By CİSST/TCPS Now Open to Public on Weekdays

Prison Studies Library By CİSST/TCPS Now Open to Public on Weekdays

The Prison Studies Library of CİSST/TCPS is now open to public between 10.30- 6.00 on weekdays.

27 November 2017

Democratic Judgement Foundation Co-Chair Şakar Released

Democratic Judgement Foundation Co-Chair Şakar Released

Democratic Judgement Foundation Co-Chair and judge of Diyarbakır Court Muzaffer Şakar has been released.

Sick Inmate Released After Losing Conscious

Sick Inmate Released After Losing Conscious

Şehmus Yetek (65), a sick inmate in Midyat Prison, was diagnosed with cancer with 3 years of health complications. Upon losing his conscious yesterday, Yetek was released with a forensics report saying that “he can’t remain in the prison alone”.