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CEP at 40th PC-CP Working Group Meeting
CEP actively participated in the meeting of the Council of Penological Co-operation (PC-CP) of the Council of Europe. Through its involvement, the organisation contributes meaningfully to the work of the PC-CP by representing the voices and professional experience of probation practitioners across member countries and jurisdictions. CEP Vice-President Ms Danijela Mrhar Prelić is a member of the PC-CP Working Group and actively participates in all meetings.
This meeting addressed several important topics, all supported by CEP. CEP Secretary General Jana Špero Kamenjarin had the opportunity to present the results of the Survey on the use and revision of the Council of Europe Probation Rules. With contributions from 35 countries, the findings clearly demonstrate the significant impact of this document and the strong interest among members in its revision. CEP wishes to thank all members who participated in the survey.
CEP Vice-President Daniel Danglades was closely involved, as an expert, in the ongoing revision of the Recommendation on Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation. He presented part of the text regarding the foreign nationals under probation.
It was particularly pleasing that the issue of women in prison and probation was also included on the agenda, highlighting its growing importance within European penal policy.
CEP would like to congratulate Mr Jorge Monteiro (Portugal) on the role of PC-CP Chair and Ms Carla Ciavarella on the role of Vice-Chair and all newly elected PC-CP WG members. CEP is very proud of Ms Iuliana Carbunaru, former CEP Vice-President/CEP Honorary member, for joining the PC-CP WG and we wish her fruitful work.
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