Norwegian Correctional Service and Human Rights - Far From a Perfect Match: Examining Challenges and Opportunities

ICPA2023 Presentation by Jan-Erik Sandlie and Line Wilberg (ICPA2023-PID188)

Authors

Jan-Erik Sandlie

Deputy Director General, Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Services, Norway

Jan-Erik Sandlie is Deputy Director General in the Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service and second in command. The Directorate was established in 2013.
Mr. Sandlie has worked within the Correctional Service since his graduation as a lawyer in 1989. He has through his career held different positions in the Norwegian Ministry of Justice, Department of Correctional Service, ranging from Executive Officer and Adviser to Deputy Director General. He has also been project manager for some major and key developing projects in the Norwegian Correctional Service: the planning of Halden prison, the reduction of the waiting list (“prison queue”), implementing Electronic Monitoring and Implementation of the White paper “Punishment that works”. From 2001 – 2007 he was Deputy Regional Director in Correctional Service, Region East and in 2013 Regional Director of the same region. Mr. Sandlie is the co-author of several books about Norwegian Correctional Service.

Line Wilberg

Head of Section, Section for progression, rehabilitation and security, Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service, Norway

Line Wilberg is since 2022 head of section for Section for progression, rehabilitation and security in the Norwegian Directorate of Correctional Services. Among other things, the section is responsible for the development of regulations and has established a human rights project , which focuses on strengthening the integration of international human rights standards into the legal framework and practices. After completing her law degree, she has worked in various positions and sectors of public administration in Norway, with a focus on development and international cooperation.

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