Activities of Eleonora FORENZA related to 2015/2062(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Prison systems and conditions (debate) IT
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on prisons’ systems and conditions
Amendments (6)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that mental illnesses are overrepresented among women in prison and that women are more prone to commit self-harm, suicide or have problems with drugs and alcohol abuse; calls on the Member States to improve condiUrges Member States to ensure conditions of detentions for women in prison byand for LGBTQI persons which takinge into account their specific needs, including by means of prevention, monitoring and the treatment of physical and mental health problems;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it essential that special attention is given to the needs of pregnant women in prison, not only during pregnancy but also after they have given birth, by providing adequate spaces for breastfeeding and nursing; considlacing pregnant women and mothers wit appropriate to reflect upon alternative models that take into accounth their babies in sheltered, non-prison accommodation that respects their dignity and the wellbeing of the children in prisons;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States to take affirmative action in the fight against all forms of violence against women and LGBTQI persons in prison and degrading practices, and to take all the necessary measures to provide psychological support to all women prisoners who are victims of violence;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the difficult conditions experienced by transgender people within prisons; urges Member States to ensure access for people in gender transition to hormone treatment and psychological support and to assignment to prisons that correspond to their sexual identity;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Member States to take all the necessary action to prevent the radicalisation of women in prisons; points out that terrorist groups engage women in many different ways, including by marriage and persuading them to recruit others or to commit violent acts, including suicide attackssupport, including financially, cultural and recreational activities and training workshops intended to facilitate reintegration after the experience of detention, activities that also reduce the risk of radicalisation, self-harm and suicide among women in prison.
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers it essential that women and LGBTQI prisoners have adequate access to body care and personal hygiene services; emphasises that body care and personal hygiene are inalienable rights of the person which must be considered linked to mental well-being.