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STEPHEN SUTTON
Modulo 2 Pabellon 3
Complejo Penitenciario Fedral 11
Acceso Zavala Circumvalacion Tercera
Parcela 191 Marcos Paz
(1727) Pcia de Buenos Aires
Argentina
All Care packages should be addressed to Stephen Sutton and sent to the PRISON and NOT via the Australian Consulate. As a general rule, Foreign Offices like AUS DFAT, UK FCO, US ACS ... are not responsible for delivering care packages to prisoners, particularly when prisons facilitate this type of service. There are rules that everyone, including the Embassy must follow.
Marcoz Paz prison facilitates a fairly reliable postal service for prisoners, inclusive care package delivery. Authorities have established this service in accordance with strict national security guidelines and expect those utilizing this valuable service to do so appropriately. Care Packages arrive at the prison and undergo screening for security reasons. Prison authorities notify the prisoner that a package has arrived and the prisoner is called to attend the opening of their package. This is a serious process and designed to protect both prison staff and prisoners. If items are inappropriate then the prison authority will take the necessary action to protect the integrity of the penitentiary. Items may be returned to sender. The prisoner will be advised to notify the sender in due course, as appropriate. To be sure that your care package is accepted, please check with the prisoner first on what you can and cannot send, PRIOR to sending. All approved items must be sealed and tamper proof. No item should be sent that could be used to harm another person.
Argentinean Postal Service
The main postal service company of Argentina is the Correo Central, however; there are other private postal services that function similarly and have various branches throughout the country. A couple of them are Oca and Servicor. A letter can take anywhere from 6 to 15 days to arrive from most countries to Buenos Aires and then from there, redirected to the destination. Sealing postcards in an envelope is recommended so that they arrive faster. One can also send mail using the express service which takes up to 5 days to arrive to any international destination. As with all postal services, the Argentinean Postal Service, does not give any guarantee that your care package or letters will be delivered to Marcos Paz Prison.
Salvation Army Deliveries
The Salvation Army visits prisoners on a scheduled basis throughout Argentina and may be contacted for further advice.
The Salvation Army
Maza 2258
1240 Buenos Aires, Argentina
tel: (11) 4912 0840/41/42
fax: (11) 4912 2808
International headquarters:
Sending letters and care packages via the Family
Stephen Sutton's sister will accept care packages and letters.
Address details are:
Mrs Ann Cluse
20 Leslie McIntyre Ave
Salisbury Downs,
South Australia 5108 Australia
Email: [email protected]
Official Stephen Sutton Website
Mrs. Ann Cluse [Stephen's sister] has established a website for her brother. If you would like these details then please email her directly: [email protected] The views and opinions expressed at the Sutton Website are those of the authors only and do not represent, and should not be attributed to, FPSS or its advocates.
Financial Support
Mrs. Ann Cluse has established an account for Stephen should anyone wish to provide financial support. Please be advised that Foreign Prisoner Support Service is not able to accept funds for Stephen Sutton.
Stephen Sutton Fund
Salisbury CPS Credit Union
B.S.B no: 805-022
Account no: 22466666
Cheques and/or Money orders can be posted directly to:
Mrs Ann Cluse
20 Leslie McIntyre Ave
Salisbury Downs,
South Australia 5108 Australia
Note: The Argentinean authorities require Stephen Sutton to pay the sum of AUD$3460.00 as imposed on him by the court. If anyone would like to assist the family in meeting these costs then please direct your enquiry to Mrs. Ann Cluse. Thank-you!
YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED
For several years now, FPSS has done a great deal to promote positive support for Stephen Sutton. We have sent letters to the Australian Government alerting them to our concerns for his general well being. We've written letters to Amnesty International notifying them that he is detained in Marcos Paz. We've assigned researchers to investigate information that might be useful in gaining a better understanding of the environment where he is detained. We've contacted Legal representatives to offer advice to his family if required. We've also sought advice from the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Prison Chaplaincy Services, Non-government Organisations and other like minded human rights groups. We have spoken at length with Stephen's legal representative, Dr Anibal Gilardenghi, and the Consular Services [DFAT] which enabled us to learn how best we could support Stephen. We arranged for 'in-country' support to Stephen through our FPSS members who have relatives in the region. This helped him cope emotionally throughout the difficult ordeal of sentencing and helped to establish more effective contact with his family in Australia. Above all, our commitment has been genuine and we hope that when you write, you will let Stephen know that you came across his details at our website. We also appreciate any feedback you provide!
PRISONER LOAN SCHEME
The Australian Government has supported Stephen's request for financial assistance under the Australian Government Prisoner Loan Scheme. An amount per month is deposited by the Commonwealth into the official prisoner account held at the prison. These funds enable Stephen to purchase basic supplies that will sustain him throughout his internment. The Prisoner Loan Scheme was established in 1994, and is operational in several countries including Kenya, Benin, Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Peru, Ecuador, Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia and Laos. It is a vital service that has greatly assisted many Australians detained throughout the world. Loans under the Prisoner Loan Scheme can not be obtained to cover legal costs or bail. Loans must be repaid after the detainee is released from prison.
This type of loan can only be arranged if a detainee or prisoner is destitute and:
- equate medical facilities and other essentials (such as bedding, clothing and soap) are not provided by the prison; and
- the prisoner is unable to organise for a loan to be provided from family or friends. The maximum of each loan for Australian prisoners is AUD125 per month for essentials and AUD20 per month for medical needs. Prisoners are required to repay any amounts they receive under the scheme, following their release from prison.
During 2004 - 2005, the Australia Government provided assistance to 22 Australians imprisoned overseas under the Australian Government Prisoner Loans Scheme. The Australian Government issues these emergency loans according to a citizen's need and not on their ability to repay. For more information please refer: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/faq.html Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade [DFAT]
MARCOZ PAZ PRISON
Modulo 2 Pabellon 3
Complejo Penitenciario Fedral 11
Acceso Zavala Circumvalacion Tercera
Parcela 191 Marcos Paz
(1727) Pcia de Buenos Aires
Argentina
The total number of prisoners is approx 1.447. The complex itself has five modules of residences. There are also factories including; carpentry, woodcrafts, blacksmith shop, organic orchard, press, bakery and cafeteria.
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