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CEP Secretary General panelist at Europris webinar
The session, attended by around 50 participants, focused on implementing alternatives to pre-trial detention effectively. Strategies for measurement, implementation improvement, and overcoming limitations were discussed, providing practical solutions and actionable strategies.
Jana Spero, CEP Secretary General contributed her insights as a panelist at the Europris Webinar on Effective Implementation of Alternatives to Pre-Trial Detention on April 11th. Rait Kuuse, Director General for Prison and Probation in Estonia, moderated the webinar. He will also speak at the CEP 13th Electronic Monitoring conference in Cascais, Portugal, from December 3rd to 5th, 2024. Furthermore Daniel Danglades, CEP Board member, also participated during this webinar.
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