What benefits has the CPR brought to the area, what are its implications, how much does it cost, who is held inside, and, above all, whether residents know what happens behind those walls? These are some of the questions that "Assemblea No CPR" is asking through an anonymous questionnaire, addressed not only to residents of Macomer, but to the entire area, given the presence of that controversial facility, now in operation for six years.
The initiative, according to a press release, stems from a simple yet significant question: is it possible to discuss the future of a facility that deprives people of their personal freedom without truly understanding how it operates, its costs, and its outcomes? The questionnaire takes about five minutes, is completely anonymous, and collects responses that will be analyzed exclusively in aggregate form. The goal is to understand what information is actually shared among citizens, what beliefs surround the presence of the CPR, and how aware the local community is of the facility's social, economic, and human consequences. First and foremost, we want to know what the local community thinks, and above all, we want to hear from those who disagree. For nearly seven years, the CPR has been part of Macomer's life, yet it remains a place often discussed without fully understanding how it functions. We want to understand what citizens really know, what their opinions are, and above all, whether there is widespread awareness of the choices made and their consequences.
The initiative's relevance is confirmed by data from the expulsion report, published on October 2 by ActionAid and the University of Bari. "The problem," the Assemblea No CPR press release continues, "is much more than economic, with reports of detention conditions, self-harm, inadequate healthcare, services, and working conditions, which have also been addressed by institutional initiatives." "The survey," the statement concludes, "aims to gather opinions and information, contributing to a public debate on the role of local institutions and the relationship between costs, benefits, and the protection of fundamental rights."
The survey results will be used by the No CPR Assembly to guide future information and awareness-raising activities and promote new opportunities for public debate.
