Modernization of Penitentiary Systems: Technology at the Service of Optimal and Efficient Penitentiary Management (PID065)

11.45am – 12.30pm WEST, 22 April 2026 ‐ 45 mins

Parallel Workshops

The  (DGAPR) is undertaking a large-scale digital transformation aimed at modernizing the management of security, the execution of sentences, and the range of services provided to detainees. As part of this initiative, advanced tools such as electronic monitoring, the visitation platform, and biometric systems are being implemented to enhance security, ensure greater transparency, and enable accurate tracking of detainees. In addition, remote trials and the full digitization of the judicial registry contribute to improved judicial efficiency. Reintegration programs are reinforced through the use of digital tools, while human resources, financial, and healthcare management are modernized through dedicated platforms. Finally, robust cybersecurity measures and optimized prison architecture ensure the overall effectiveness and comprehensiveness of this modernization effort, supporting better management and improved outcomes across the entire penitentiary system.