Country

Portugal

Detention issue

Women in detention

FRA research findings

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Legal instruments & key provisions

Legal instrument Key provision
Code of Enforcement of Prison Sentences and Imprisonment Measures (Lei 115/2009 que aprova o Código da Execução das Penas e Medidas Privativas da Liberdade)There are specific rules for women in detention in the following areas: personal hygiene, medical assistance, transport, execution of disciplinary measures of confinement to their cells, solitary confinement and release from the institution.

NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM RECOMMENDATIONS

Year Recommendation Report
2018The NPM's report states that detention facilities must provide special treatment to breastfeeding mothers and ensure easy access and the availability of feminine hygiene items. As highlighted, the inability to meet such needs may in itself amount to degrading treatment. Report details