2018 — Penitentiary institution St. Maarten. Follow-up inspection into internal security and security of society.

This follow-up report examines the internal security and societal safety aspects of the Penitentiary Institution in St. Maarten, specifically focusing on the Pointe Blanche prison. The report finds that none of the recommendations made in the 2017 report, or by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT), have been implemented. Conditions have further deteriorated, with the prison deemed unsuitable for humane detention and as a workplace. The report highlights severe issues such as insufficient disaster preparedness, poor security measures, and a complete lack of resocialization efforts, posing significant risks to both inmates and society. The Council urges immediate action and emphasizes the need for international cooperation to address these critical issues.