Justice and Human Rights Minister Ernesto Álvarez held a meeting with British Ambassador Su-Lin Garbett-Shiels and her team to identify cooperation opportunities aimed at strengthening the Peruvian State's response to public insecurity.
During the meeting, the Cabinet membert stated that public security is a Government priority and requires a coordinated response backed by strong institutions.
Within this framework, the Executive Branch official underscored the importance of international cooperation in complementing the efforts undertaken by the ministry.
In turn, the British delegation presented the programs and projects that the UK has been developing in Peru.
Both parties discussed potential areas of cooperation with the Justice Ministry.
These include prison intelligence, the protection of fundamental rights, training programs, and the exchange of experiences.
One of the main topics discussed was the Productive Prisons program, which promotes employment among the inmate population as a tool for social rehabilitation.
Minister Álvarez highlighted its potential to develop job skills, reduce recidivism, and favor social reintegration.
In this regard, alternatives for boosting the program were explored, including strengthening production workshops and fostering closer coordination with the private sector.
The goal is to ensure that work activities in correctional facilities translate into genuine employment opportunities.
The meeting reaffirms the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights' commitment to coordinating efforts with the international community to contribute to public security through the justice and prison systems.