ABOUT THE SEMINAR In India, the male prisoners account for majority of the incarcerated population. Due to the dominance of male prisoners, the health and welfare aspects of the prisoners are more concentrated towards them. However, considering the fact that physical and mental health requirements of men and women differ due to biological differences, there is a need for separate structure of treatment altogether in the prison system. As per government data, there are only eleven states and one union territory that has prison intended specifically for women. Overcrowding, privacy and rehabilitation are some of the many issues faced by women prisoners in the present time which adversely affects their physical and mental health. Although everyone is guaranteed the protection of Right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which also encompasses the right to health, the gender specific health needs of women prisoners have not improved nor addressed appropriately. Such situation provokes the need to understand the underlying causes to these issues. Are these issues being ignored by policymakers considering that there are significantly lesser female convicts than male prisoners? Do we have adequate legislations to address such health issues of female prisoners which enforces the aforementioned Constitutional protection? Do we need a more engaged judiciary to address such health issues of female prisoners? Are the health issues of female prisoners appropriately taken into consideration by
NGOS and community organizations?
In light of the aforementioned query, the seminar is planned with the following objectives:
- To provide a forum for exchanging perspectives on the current legal system vis-a-vis health issues of women prisoners.
- To provide a platform for people from academia, the workforce, and other backgrounds to examine the effects of not addressing the plight of women prisoners.
- To develop appropriate recommendations and suggestions for bridging the gap existing in the current prison system.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Original unpublished research paper/articles and case studies are
invited from academicians/research scholars/advocates and students for presentation at the seminar. The papers will be selected after a plagiarisnm check, the permissible limit being 10% of a Turnitin report. The abstract and full paper will undergo a double-blind peer review process by the expert review committee. The confirmation of abstract will be sent to your respective Email ID. The selected papers will be published in peer reviewed journal having ISSN Number/ book having ISBN number. Certificates for Best paper/presentation will also be provided.
Important Dates
Seminar date: 25.08.2023
Last date for Abstract Submission: 25.07.2023
Abstract Confirmation: 30.07.2 023
Submission of Full Paper: 12.08.2023
Abstract Submission Link: https://forms.gle/9exGE2BCxLLf1RYS8
