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France

Detention issue

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Legal instruments & key provisions

Legal instrument Key provision
French Prison Code Any detainee with a physical disability can benefit from a caregiver of their choice. Prison psychiatry sectors meet the mental health needs of the prison population.
French Penal Code At the time of sentencing, in addition to detention, the judge may also order socio-judicial follow-up, which involves subjecting the convicted person, under the supervision of a judge responsible for enforcing sentences, to assistance and surveillance obligations. These obligations include undergoing medical examinations, treatment or healthcare.
French Prison CodeThe prison administration promotes access to prisons for people with disabilities, whether they are detainees, visitors, workers or staff. To improve living conditions for detainees with disabilities, the prison administration provides the required areas and a suitable number of cells for disabled detainees.

NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM RECOMMENDATIONS

Year Recommendation Report
2022At the time of sentencing, in addition to detention, the judge may also order socio-judicial follow-up, which involves subjecting the convicted person, under the supervision of a judge responsible for enforcing sentences, to assistance and surveillance obligations. These obligations include undergoing medical examinations, treatment or healthcare. Report details
2022The psychiatric emergency service must provide specialised short-term hospital care, from 48 to 72 hours, in coordination with general emergency services and their technical facilities, where patients must be able to benefit from a complete somatic examination. Report details
2022Emergency services must have a specific calming area for agitated patients. Any decision to use solitary confinement or restraint must be preceded by an examination of the patient by a general practitioner or an emergency doctor and, when taken by the latter, must be confirmed by a psychiatrist within one hour, after a meeting with the patient. It must be recorded in the patient's medical file and in a specific register. Report details