FOREIGN EXPERIENCE OF PUBLIC CONTROL AND PUBLIC EXPOSURE ON THE CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEPRIVATION OF FREEDOM
The article is devoted to the peculiarities of public control in places of imprisonment in progressive foreign countries. Also highlighted are the characteristics of social impact in the penitentiary institutions of the CIS countries, some countries in Europe, the United States, Japan, etc. In addition to these problems, the author examined some features of the participation of religious organizations with the administration of penitentiary institutions. At the same time, taking into account the specifics of the mentality and motives for the active citizenship, the author considers the origins of the institution of participation of representatives of the general public in penitentiary processes. Thus, the example of Japan presents the features of the correctional process, manifested in instilling in a convict a sense of shame before society for the crime committed. This position is fundamental in involving social groups in the correctional process, as the author draws the appropriate conclusion. Proceeding from the peculiarities of foreign criminal and criminal-executive legislation, the author points out that some public groups as subjects of civil society are entitled to exercise control over the activities of correctional institutions. So, the public formations of Britain, France and Finland are examined in detail. The forms of implementation of public control and public influence are disclosed. The nuances of the acquisition of public formations in the states in question are indicated. The legal basis for public control over ensuring the rights of convicts in places of deprivation of liberty is examined.