Bill to make prison officers agents of the authority

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1. The bill would give prison officers of the Penitentiary Institutions the legal status of agents of the authority. They could identify themselves with their professional registration number in administrative and judicial proceedings.
2. In disciplinary proceedings, reports by officers who witnessed the events would be enough to decide the case, unless there is evidence to the contrary.
3. The Administration would have to compensate prison officers for personal or material damage suffered on duty, if there was no serious intent, negligence or lack of skill on their part.
4. If a prison officer is arrested or sent to prison, they would be kept separate from other inmates to protect their physical safety.

Who it affects

• Prison officers of Penitentiary Institutions: Would be recognized as agents of the authority and could claim compensation for damage suffered on duty.
• The Prison Administration: Would have to compensate officers for damage caused without serious intent, negligence or lack of skill.
• Inmates facing disciplinary proceedings: Reports from officers who witnessed the events would carry more weight in disciplinary cases.

Words worth knowing

Agente de la autoridad

Agent of the authority: a public official acting for the Administration whose orders must be obeyed, like a police officer.

Principio de indemnidad

Principle of indemnity: the officer should not pay out of pocket for damage suffered while doing their job, if they acted without intent or negligence.

Dolo

Intent: acting deliberately, meaning to cause harm.

Impericia

Serious lack of skill or knowledge in one's own work.

Expediente disciplinario

Disciplinary proceeding: a process to sanction an official who failed to meet their duties.

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