THE LAW ON JOINT-TYPE INSTITUTIONS: A PARLIAMENTARIAN’S VIEW
Journal: PENAL LAW
Volume 19 № 3
, 2024
Rubrics: PENAL LEGISLATION
Authors:
1.
Institut ekonomiki, upravleniya i prava MGPU
Type:
Article
Pages:
from 368
to 374
Status:
Published
Received:
15.07.2024
Accepted:
05.09.2024
Published:
24.10.2024
Subject area:
VAC 5.1.4 Уголовно-правовые науки
UDK 343.81 Места лишения свободы (тюрьмы, исправительные дома,воспитательные трудовые колонии)
UDK 343.81 Места лишения свободы (тюрьмы, исправительные дома,воспитательные трудовые колонии)
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
correctional institutions of the combined type, educational colonies, medical correctional institutions, detention houses
Abstract (English):
Federal Law No. 126-FZ of May 29, 2024 “On Amendments to Article 6 of the Law of the Russian Federation “On Institutions and Bodies of the Penal Enforcement System of the Russian Federation”” provides for the creation of institutions of a combined, so-called hybrid type. It is planned to concentrate correctional institutions and pre-trial detention facilities in a single center, modernize and unify existing technologies in the field of regime maintenance and development of the production sector, as well as provide a reasonable approach to creating conditions for the detention of convicts, suspects and accused. Correctional institutions of the combined type are beneficial to the state, since the organizational and financial costs of moving convicts and escorting them are reduced; the efficiency of logistical support of the institution is increased; forces and means for the protection of convicts are being saved; it is possible to create modern production facilities that could employ all categories of convicts, while solving the problem of eliminating dilapidated facilities in order to improve the conditions of detention of convicts, suspects and accused. The article discusses some problematic issues that will have to be taken into account when implementing the reform. The main thing is the additional allocation of material and financial resources for the construction of centers or the reconstruction of old institutions; the creation of a modern socio-economic environment for employees working in the institution and their family members; a new type of head will be required, the expansion of staff with high qualifications, knowledge, skills and relevant experience; it is necessary to ensure the isolation of various categories of convicts, security and maintenance of the regime. The ambiguous attitude of local residents towards such construction should also be taken into account. The opinion that educational colonies, medical correctional institutions and detention houses could also be located in joint- type institutions was not supported by deputies of the State Duma. Nevertheless, this issue is not completely closed. It is subject to broader discussion with the participation of specialists, including on the pages of this journal, which may allow the relevant draft law to be submitted to the State Duma.
Federal Law No. 126-FZ of May 29, 2024 “On Amendments to Article 6 of the Law of the Russian Federation “On Institutions and Bodies of the Penal Enforcement System of the Russian Federation”” provides for the creation of institutions of a combined, so-called hybrid type. It is planned to concentrate correctional institutions and pre-trial detention facilities in a single center, modernize and unify existing technologies in the field of regime maintenance and development of the production sector, as well as provide a reasonable approach to creating conditions for the detention of convicts, suspects and accused. Correctional institutions of the combined type are beneficial to the state, since the organizational and financial costs of moving convicts and escorting them are reduced; the efficiency of logistical support of the institution is increased; forces and means for the protection of convicts are being saved; it is possible to create modern production facilities that could employ all categories of convicts, while solving the problem of eliminating dilapidated facilities in order to improve the conditions of detention of convicts, suspects and accused. The article discusses some problematic issues that will have to be taken into account when implementing the reform. The main thing is the additional allocation of material and financial resources for the construction of centers or the reconstruction of old institutions; the creation of a modern socio-economic environment for employees working in the institution and their family members; a new type of head will be required, the expansion of staff with high qualifications, knowledge, skills and relevant experience; it is necessary to ensure the isolation of various categories of convicts, security and maintenance of the regime. The ambiguous attitude of local residents towards such construction should also be taken into account. The opinion that educational colonies, medical correctional institutions and detention houses could also be located in joint- type institutions was not supported by deputies of the State Duma. Nevertheless, this issue is not completely closed. It is subject to broader discussion with the participation of specialists, including on the pages of this journal, which may allow the relevant draft law to be submitted to the State Duma.
Keywords:
correctional institutions of the combined type, educational colonies, medical correctional institutions, detention houses
correctional institutions of the combined type, educational colonies, medical correctional institutions, detention houses
1. Chorny, V. N. 2021, ‘Correctional institutions of a combined type: prospects of formation and possible risks’, in V International Penitentiary Forum “Crime, punishment, correction” (timed to coincide with the Year of Science and Technology in 2021 in the Russian Federation): Collection of additional materials, pp. 216–222, Academy of the FPS of Russia, Ryazan.
2. Useev, R. Z. 2016, ‘Multimodality of correctional institutions: causes, classification, prospects’, Criminal Justice, iss. 1(26), pp. 81–88.
