United Nations Standards and the Situation of Korean Corrections: Reality and Effective Countermeasures for Them (From Resource Material Series, No. 67, 93-102, 2005 -- See NCJ-214096)

• NCJ Number: 214102
• Author(s): Kim Soo-Hee
• Date Published: December 2005
• Length: 10 pages
• Sale Source: United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and Treatment of Offenders
• Publication Format: Book Chapter
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: Japan

Annotation

This paper examines the 1990 United National Standards for inmates’ treatment, the reality and issues of the Korean Corrections system, and countermeasures against rising problems, such as increasing criminals and overcrowding prisons.

Abstract

Throughout the United Nation’s activities, many standards, norms, and recommendations have been developed and adopted and are being complied with for inmates’ treatment. With the elevated role of the United Nations, the Korean correctional administration has tried to realize the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as other international standards and norms. However, there are areas in need of improvement. In an effort to meet those recommendations, the Korean Government has taken various measures for the promotion of human rights and has reported the results. The Korean correctional administration is pursuing openness through broad community involvement. As a result, private prisons are being introduced with the enactment of relevant laws and regulations. To accomplish its goals, Korea should devote its efforts in actively participating in international conferences for crime prevention and criminal justice and by supporting the United Nations activities in terms of human resources and finances. Tables, figures