This paper analyzes the current provisions related to the imprisonment of female prisoners within the Polish and French penitentiary systems. Women’s imprisonment has been a deeply emotional and contentious issue for a long time. Research indicate that the experience of prison isolation might vary for women. One of the most controversial aspects is the placement of children under three years old with their incarcerated mothers in the House of the Mother and Child. Experts also highlight that the discomfort these women experience is persistent and never fully goes away. Another – often ignored issue – is that incarceration affects basic hygiene products. This suggests the need for a tailored approach in the treatment of this group of convicts.
Język Polski
English