The latest Prison Matters 2026 report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) provides an important global snapshot of prison populations, detention trends, and the ongoing challenges facing correctional systems worldwide.
The report highlights why evidence-based policy matters—from addressing prison overcrowding and prolonged pre-trial detention to strengthening rehabilitation and reintegration efforts. Reliable data is essential for building safer, more effective, and more humane justice systems.
Whether you’re involved in corrections, criminal justice, public policy, or research, this report is well worth reading.
Read the report here:
https://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/prison/Prison_Matters_2026.pdf
