On March 15-16 the session Ukraine-Council of Europe on administration of prison program will take place in Strasburg.
According to the press office of the Justice Ministry of Ukraine, in the scope of the session, changes in penal system in 2005-2006 will be discussed.
The discussion of the report of the State department on punishment execution and fulfillment of program concerning reforming of the prison system of Ukraine is also on the agenda.
According to the Justice Minister of Ukraine Olexander Lavrynovych, the question on fulfillment of recommendations of the Ministers Committee of the Council of Europe by Ukraine is of special interest for the experts of the Council of Europe.
The program concerning reforming of prison system of Ukraine for 2007-2008 is expected to be approved during the session.
The Ukrainian delegation that will represent Ukraine in Strasburg consists of representatives of the Cabinet of Ukraine, Justice Ministry, Interior Ministry, the State department on punishment execution, the General office of prosecutor and the Supreme Court.
