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Recap: Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation
On 11–12 November 2025, CEP and EuroPris jointly organized the Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation (FNPP) Expert Group Meeting in Madrid, Spain.
Hosted at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of Penitentiary Institutions, participants were welcomed by the Director General and the Secretary General. This two-day meeting brought together experts from across Europe to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and discuss recent developments in managing and supporting foreign nationals in prison and probation.
Day one focused on revising CM/Rec(2012)12, exploring best practices concerning FNPPs, addressing issues related to nationals imprisoned abroad, and reviewing the implementation of FD 909 and FD 947. On day two, discussions included an e-learning module and the revision of the Council of Europe HELP course (Justice and Human Rights Training). The program concluded with interactive one-on-one sessions on fostering multiagency cooperation and driving change through small, sustainable steps.
A heartfelt thank you to all experts for making this meeting insightful and inspiring!
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