In this presentation, Çağdaş Yurt will focus on oversight mechanisms, transparency, and practices that uphold human dignity within modern correctional systems. Participants will learn how these mechanisms are implemented and improved within the Turkish correctional system, and how technological innovations can be effectively integrated into correctional services. Emphasising that rehabilitation is a central function of correctional institutions, Yurt will underline the importance of rigorous, consistent, and impartial monitoring processes.

He will argue that inspections should go beyond ensuring legal compliance and should also aim to improve institutional efficiency, resource management, and the capacity to provide humane and rehabilitative services. A progressive correctional approach should combine fairness with innovation, placing the individual at the core of its mission. The presentation will also explore strategies to promote transparency and public trust, while reinforcing the role of oversight bodies in safeguarding the rights and dignity of inmates.

Moderated by Kathleen Van de Vijver, Board Member, ICPA, Belgium

Smart, Fair and Transparent: Accountability and Innovation in Modern Corrections (PID092)

Speakers

Çağdaş YURT