Are there open prisons in Iceland?

Iceland’s open prisons are simply very open. The absence of security features was striking. The first prison I stayed in, Kvíabryggja prison in the west of the country, had little in the way of perimeter security. There is, however, a sign instructing passers by to keep out – mainly aimed at tourists.

What is the national correctional agency of Iceland?

The Prison and Probation Administration (Icelandic: Fangelsismálastofnun ríkisins) is the national correctional agency of Iceland. Along with the Icelandic National Police, Directorate of Customs, and the Icelandic Coast Guard, the Icelandic Prison Service is one of the few law-enforcement agencies in Iceland.

Who is the Director General of the Icelandic Prison & Probation Administration?

Along with the Icelandic National Police, Directorate of Customs, and the Icelandic Coast Guard, the Icelandic Prison Service is one of the few law-enforcement agencies in Iceland. The current Director General of the Prison and Probation Administration is Páll Egill Winkel. The mission and role of the Prison and Probation Administration is;

What do the CPT's recommendations mean for Iceland's prison system?

The committee’s long-standing recommendations include addressing the lack of systematic and prompt medical screening of newly arrived prison inmates, including checks for injuries and transmissible diseases. In addition, the CPT noted that drug use continues to be one of the major challenges facing the Icelandic prison system.