honorable mention
Jack Lawson united kingdom
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Naivasha Maximum Prison
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A couple of hours drive north of Nairobi, surrounded by beautiful mountains and lakes, sits Naivasha Maximum Prison, one of the largest maximum security prisons in Kenya. I visited in October 2019, where I spoke with many of the guards and prisoners who are working alongside a charity to improve the prison system. Many of them are studying for a law degree, allowing them to represent themselves and gain a better understanding of the legal system, while others are working as paralegals, helping other prisoners write their appeals. Guards and prisoners work and study alongside each other, and with the advice, training and education provided by the charity, they aim to empower those most in need of justice to access it for themselves.back to gallery