Promulgation of the 1997 Penitentiary Regime Regulations in Peru
On June 25, 1997, the Peruvian government published the Supreme Decree No. 005-97-JUS, which approved the regulations for the penitentiary regime and progressivity in the treatment of inmates charged or sentenced for terrorism and/or treason. This regulation, issued by the Executive Power, implemented norms related to the rights of inmates, …