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Incarceration Rates in Occupied Palestinian Territory Revealed

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According to the latest statistics released by the United Nations, the incarceration rate in Occupied Palestinian Territory has reached alarming levels. The data, which covers the period from 2005-2006, reveals that a staggering 15.7 per 100,000 population were incarcerated.

Demographics of Incarcerated Population

  • Female adults accounted for 8.2% of the total incarcerated population.
  • Male juveniles made up 4.1% of the population behind bars.
  • The majority of those behind bars, however, were male adults, comprising 54.5% of the total.

Nationality of Incarcerated Population

  • Non-citizens of Occupied Palestinian Territory accounted for a significant proportion of the incarcerated population, with 10.2% of prisoners hailing from other countries.

Probation and Community Supervision

  • A total of 16.0 persons per 100,000 population were placed on probation or under community supervision in 2005-2006.
    • The majority of these individuals were adults, with 12.3% of the total being juveniles.

Prisoner Release and Parole

  • In 2005-2006, 17.1% of prisoners were released on parole or conditional release.
    • The majority of these releases were adult prisoners, with 13.4% comprising juvenile offenders.

Health Issues Among Prisoners

  • According to Table 18:
    • An estimated 43.1% of prisoners suffered from drug addiction.
    • 21.5% had HIV/AIDS.
    • 14.2% were infected with tuberculosis.
    • Mental illness was also prevalent, affecting 12.3% of prisoners.

Concerns and Recommendations

  • These statistics raise concerns about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Occupied Palestinian Territory and highlight the need for urgent reforms to address these pressing issues.

Note: Rates at national level are given per 100,000 population based on World Population Prospects: The 2006 Revision. Rates at largest city level are given per 100,000 population based on largest city population given in survey response, otherwise rates are not presented.

Source: United Nations, Occupied Palestinian Territory Statistical Office.

Comments: The data presented in this article is based on the latest available statistics from the United Nations and the Occupied Palestinian Territory Statistical Office. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, readers are advised to consult the original sources for further details.