Objectives of the report

The Special Rapporteur will focus his next thematic report to be submitted to the 57^th Session of the Human Rights Council on current and formerly incarcerated people and contemporary forms of slavery. For the purpose of the report, he is seeking information from multiple additional stakeholders and sources in order to understand what the experiences of currently and formerly incarcerated people are regarding contemporary forms of slavery. The Special Rapporteur is seeking input from all regions of the world. Given that it may be difficult to reach currently incarcerated persons, the Special Rapporteur will be appreciative of receiving input from organizations/stakeholders who support them and are familiar with their situation. Reference can be made to individual cases to highlight broader tendencies (identities will be kept anonymous) or to an overall, structural situation.

Key questions and types of input sought

A) Exploitation of currently incarcerated people

1. Please provide the details of labour programme(s) implemented in your country for incarcerated individuals, including:
   1. Legislative/regulatory frameworks
   2. Types of work performed (choices available, appropriateness in terms of age, gender, religion, indigenous status, disability, and other relevant factors, types of work available depending on the lengths of sentences, and difference(s), if any, between public and privately contracted correctional facilities)
   3. Working environment/conditions, including wages and any deduction for incarceration costs, working hours, and provisions for health & safety
   4. Alternatives to labour programme(s)
   5. Performance of labour before criminal conviction (e.g. during pre-trial detention)
   6. The nature and extent of the involvement of private businesses/employers, including working conditions and arrangements for supervision by public authorities.
2. Is there evidence of labour practices which may amount to exploitation (e.g. excessive working hours, extremely low/no wages, unhealthy/dangerous working environment, discriminatory treatments against certain groups of individuals, and lack of access to medical facilities) ? If so, please provide details.
3. What arrangements exist with regard to educational and vocational support for incarcerated individuals in your country? Are they adequately tailored to meet individual needs and to promote their successful economic and social reintegration? Are there examples of good practice, including collaboration with non-State actors like civil society and businesses, employers’ organisations and trade unions in this regard?
4. Is there evidence of sexual exploitation among incarcerated individuals? If so, please provide details.
5. Are victims of labour and sexual exploitation able to seek justice and remedies? Please provide details, including legislative frameworks and complaint mechanisms.
6. What are the main challenges in eliminating labour and sexual exploitation among incarcerated individuals, and what recommendations would you make to address them effectively?

Exploitation of formerly incarcerated people

7. Is there evidence of formerly incarcerated individuals experiencing labour or sexual exploitation in your country? If so, please provide details with regard to:
   1. Profiles of victims (age, gender identity/sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, indigenous, migration, socio-economic and other status)
   2. Employment sectors where they experience exploitation.
8. Does your government provide tailored support to formerly incarcerated individuals which effectively meets their needs? Please provide details particularly in relation to access to temporary/long term accommodation, education/training, decent work, finance and pension, and other essential services.
9. What is the role of other stakeholders, including educational institutions, jobs/training centres, housing providers, businesses/employers’ oganisations, financial institutions, trade unions and civil society organisations, in providing support to formerly incarcerated individuals? Does your government actively coordinate or cooperate with them?
10. What are ongoing challenges in promoting successful economic and social reintegration formerly incarcerated individuals in your country, which may include discrimination (including intersecting forms based on age, gender identity/sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, indigenous, migration, socio-economic and other status),corruption, lack of opportunities and support?
11. What recommendations would you make to overcome the existing obstacles and prevent formerly incarcerated individuals from being subjected to labour and sexual exploitation?

How inputs will be used

Submissions will be published on the website of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, unless confidentiality is requested for particular submissions.