Inmates allegedly forced to wear identification badges around their necks displaying their crimes.
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Inmates at Şakran Women's Closed Prison are reportedly being forced to wear identification badges around their necks inscribed with the crimes they were convicted of. According to a report by Cumhuriyet, it remains unclear whether the practice stems from a circular issued by the Ministry of Justice or from an arbitrary decision by prison management. The practice has drawn criticism as a violation of human rights and human dignity. No official statement has yet been made on the matter.
Inmates at Şakran Women's Prison are allegedly being made to wear identification tags around their necks bearing the crimes they committed. It remains unclear whether the practice is based on an official circular from the Justice Ministry or an arbitrary decision by the prison administration; neither the ministry nor the prison administration has issued a statement.
This practice damages inmates' social reintegration by permanently stigmatizing them with their crimes—seriously affecting the likelihood of finding employment and returning to social life after release from prison. The Justice Ministry needs to clarify whether this is an official circular; because this directly concerns prison treatment standards and human rights practices.