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Advances in the laws of educational rights in prisons of Argentina

It is acknowledged that in recent decades some progress was achieved in establishing guarantees for the respect of Human Rights as a whole, and particularly the right to public school education for the youth and also for the adults who are in prison. On the other hand, it is also acknowledged that there still are many difficulties for its full functioning. This article - with the objective of deepen the discussion on the topic - will reflect on the right to education in prison and on the historical progress of criminal enforcement laws in Argentina .

Education in Prison; Right to Education; Criminal Enforcement Policy


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