Doctoral student, Faculty of Law – University of Belgrade
Received: 13 November 2021
Accepted: 5 May 2022
UDK: 343.26:343.9.02(497.11)
Pages: 167-181
doi: https://doi.org/10.47152/rkkp.60.2.8
The goal of the paper was to research the ultrapunitive regime and (long-term) solitary confinement in the special department of “Zabela” penitentiary. In the second part of the paper case study is presented, which have involved one convict from special department who is under solitary confinement for almost two decades. A few convicts are under strict regime by court decision which is reviewed every two years. They are not allowed to work or be educated. Furthermore, close physical contact with relatives is not permitted. Data were collected through in-deepth interviews with convict and his lawyer. Due to the silence of the administration, this study represents first scientific insight into Serbian solitary confinement. Documentation analysis of relevant court records was conducted as well. We found that there are no significant obstacles to determine long-term segregation which seems to be based on a specific criminological status of a convict.
KEY WORDS: incarceration, solitary confinement, rehabilitation, special department, “Zabela” penitentiary, organized crime
