ENFORCEMENT OF ALTERNATIVES TO IMPRISONMENT IN ALBANIA
ENFORCEMENT OF ALTERNATIVES TO IMPRISONMENT IN ALBANIA

Summary/Abstract: In this article, the authors reviewing history of development of the alternative sanctions in Albania. They examine the normative framework which regulates alternatives to imprisonment in this country. Additionally, authors analyze statistical parameters that shows positive trends, but also gaps in implementation practices. The particular attention authors pay to following issues: the non-proper understanding of the circumstances of their application; judicial reluctance; lack of necessary infrastructure for the implementation of certain types of alternative sentences. In final conclusions, they propose possible policy solutions in order to overcome current shortcomings.

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