Prisoner Wages in Berlin Prisons Set for a Huge Boost
Contends for Significant Hike in Prisoner's Hourly Wage - Prisoner hourly wages to significantly increase
Here's some good news for inmates in Berlin prisons - their hourly wages are about to see a significant hike. The Senate made this announcement in response to a Green Party inquiry. At the moment, hourly wages run between 1.88 to 2.97 euros, which equates to a monthly income of either 288 to 456 euros.
While the Senate hasn't spilled the beans about the new hourly wage, they have revealed that the basic remuneration will see a substantial rise from the current 9% to a targeted 15% of the relevant reference amount under the Social Code.
In 2023, the Bundesverfassungsgericht handed down a ruling concerning the adjustment of inmate compensation. Berlin is stepping up to conform to this decree and the higher pay will be integrated into a bill aimed at reforming the criminal justice system, which contains other fresh regulations. However, these reforms have caused some delays, with the Senate's resolution and draft for the House of Representatives scheduled for after the summer break in 2025.
Prison life in Berlin involves various activities such as qualification measures, work and training in trades and businesses, and tasks connected to daily operations. Interestingly, 42% of inmates in the Moabit remand prison, 68% in Tegel prison, and a whopping 88% in the women's prison are employed. On average, 70% of inmates in Berlin are gainfully occupied.
- Projected Wages
- Berlinesche Justizvollzugsanstalt
- Bundesverfassungsgericht
- Prison Work
- The increase in prisoner wages in Berlin prisons is part of a larger reform initiative by the Senate, which aims to boost the institution of the Union's compliance with a 2023 ruling by the Bundesverfassungsgericht regarding inmate compensation.
- The reform bill, containing fresh regulations and the projected wages for prison work, is set to redefine the Community institution, integrating more opportunities for skill development, business, and finance for inmates in Berlin.
