Pandemic Treaty Should Include Reporting in Prisons

ABSTRACT

The authors call for the inclusion of reporting in prisons in pandemic treaty. They offer a look into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people in detentions and updates of COVID-19 cases from the World Health Organization (WHO). Emphasis is given on the obligation of states to assess prison conditions, ensure equal access to medical care for prisoners, respect their right to health and its obligations on transparency including collection and reporting of health and human rights data.