This has a huge impact on the mental health of prisoners, their families and friends, says the asbl “eran, eraus... an elo”, which advocates for the rights of prisoners, in a statement.
These measures were understandable during the height of the pandemic, but were no longer justified now that it was under control. At this point, visits should be allowed once more and visiting times extended.
Especially for visits without supervision, Luxembourg failed to implement the legal framework and is not in line with international norms, according to the organisation. Regular visits are an important aspect of successful reintegration, it said in its statement.
