Pakistan's Chief Justice launches a National Jail Reform Policy to tackle prison overcrowding.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi has launched a National Jail Reform Policy to address severe overcrowding in the country's prisons, which currently hold over 108,000 inmates in facilities designed for 66,625. The initiative aims to improve inmate welfare and align with international standards, focusing initially on Punjab. A committee will inspect jails and provide recommendations, emphasizing humane treatment, rehabilitation, and efficient case management within Pakistan's correctional system.

November 02, 2024
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