Yonay Moreu Leal, a political prisoner from 11J, is denied access to a minimum severity regime by prison authorities, despite his good behavior.
According to information sent to Cubalex , Moreu Leal participates in study courses and has not committed any disciplinary infractions. However, he refuses to cooperate with State Security and to participate in political activities within the prison.
The denial of prison benefits is used as a form of repression against people imprisoned for political reasons. Authorities act arbitrarily and selectively, keeping political prisoners under restrictions even when they meet the requirements.
This practice also constitutes a form of punishment. We have systematically documented how political prisoners are denied rights and benefits in retaliation for denouncing State Security harassment and prison living conditions.
The lack of transparency, political influence in the granting of benefits, discretion and selective interpretation of legal criteria by the authorities violate the fundamental rights of people deprived of their liberty in Cuba.