The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation has prepared an order to change the clothing of convicts and prisoners in pre-trial detention centers

The Russian Ministry of Justice has prepared a draft order to change the clothing of convicts and prisoners in pre-trial detention centers. This was reported on November 20 by the press service of the department.

"The document was prepared in order to implement the Concept of development of the penal system of the Russian Federation for the period until 2030. The draft order is aimed at improving the norms of clothing allowance for convicts and persons held in pre-trial detention centers", - stated in the message.

The draft order proposes to approve a new, more comfortable uniform, which will be suitable for seasonal features of the climate of Russia's regions. In addition, changes in the appearance and details of clothing are expected. The color of the uniform for convicted men will be changed from black to graphite, for women - from green to burgundy. It is noted that the new clothes will be issued as they are produced.

New items of clothing will also be introduced, including winter knitted hats, scarves and T-shirts. Female inmates will have the option of wearing pajamas, house robes and leggings. According to the agency, earlier these items of clothing for women were introduced in educational colonies.

Earlier, on October 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to discuss the issues of the country's penal system at a meeting of the Security Council. Justice Minister Konstantin Chuichenko and Director of the Federal Service for the Execution of Punishments (FSIN) Arkady Gostev made their reports then.