After seven months at the head of the General Directorate of Prisons, Adriatik Kupi has resigned from his position.
In a statement on social media, Kupi listed the priorities of his work during this period, focusing on security, administration and modernization of the penitentiary system.
He admitted that during the exercise of his duties he faced criticism and opposition, while thanking the Ministry of Justice, Minister Toni Gogu and the employees of the prison system for their cooperation.
Adriatik Kupi's statement
After seven months at the helm of the General Directorate of Prisons, I have decided to resign from this position.
For me, this was not an easy period, as there were problems that required immediate intervention, difficult decisions that had to be made, and responsibilities that could not be postponed even for a minute. I have tried to face them with maximum commitment, always keeping in mind the people and institutions for which I was responsible.
During these months, my work has focused on strengthening security, improving administration and modernizing the penitentiary system. The priorities have been increasing accountability, supporting the professionalism of employees and improving the treatment conditions of persons serving sentences.
I believe that a modern penitentiary system is measured by the way it treats people, by the respect for their rights, by the transparency and by the real opportunities it gives them to rehabilitate and return to society. This has been the conviction that has guided me in this task.
There have also been criticisms, objections, and stones thrown at this work.
I have tried to listen to criticism, even when it has been difficult. In the face of obstacles, we have continued to work. For some other things, time will speak more clearly than I can today.
Today I leave with gratitude to all those who worked with me, who shared responsibilities and who stayed by my side until the end. I know how much dedication the daily work in this system requires and I appreciate the contribution of each one.
I thank the Ministry of Justice, especially Minister Mr. Toni Gogu for their trust and cooperation, the leaders and employees of the penitentiary system, as well as all collaborators, for their support and contribution during this period.
I leave office with respect for the responsibility entrusted to me and with the desire that the work begun continue in the service of a safer, fairer, and more humane penitentiary system.