Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-12-15-Speech-4-258-250"
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"en.20111215.23.4-258-250"2
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"I voted in favour of this resolution which is the result of the joint work of all of the political groups. Almost 700 000 people are currently imprisoned in Europe and these citizens have rights that must be respected. The aim of this resolution is to highlight current failings and to propose ways to improve this disastrous situation. The text points the finger at the failure of many Member States of the European Union to comply with European regulations on detention, resulting in prison overcrowding, a high number of suicides and much physical and mental suffering. The resolution also requires the Commission and the Council to recognise certain categories of detainees as being particularly vulnerable, including children and illegal immigrants, and to transform this recognition into rights. The European Union, as the champion of respect for human rights, can only gain if it ensures that its own fundamental rights are respected, even in our prisons. Let us hope that this is not just another pious wish and that our ‘good’ intention is not once again thrown away like a scrap of paper."@en1
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