A look from the inside
The day of truce in the protests in Catalan prisons has allowed civil servants to express themselves without union affiliations. Four of them have given a press conference at the headquarters of the Association of Journalists of Catalonia, in Barcelona, to share details of life inside the prisons. They highlighted the lack of knowledge about their work and the situation in Catalan prisons.
Tension and loss of control
The officials have underlined the tense climate in the prisons, which has intensified after the murder of the cook of Mas d’Enric and other assaults. They have stated that control of the prisons has been lost and that the prison policies applied have been ineffective, causing a feeling of lack of control and a lack of tools to apply the internal regime.
Challenges and calls to action
The officials have exposed several challenges, such as the lack of support from the management of the centers and the general secretary of Penal Measures. They have called to guarantee the safety of both officials and inmates, emphasizing the need to establish order in prisons. In addition, they have announced that the protests will continue until they achieve significant changes in prison policies.