Individual remains in custody seven hours after court orders release
The police's continued detention of an individual following a court-ordered release, citing a lack of administrative documentation, constitutes a violation of Article 45 of the Constitution. Since administrative delays do not serve as a legal justification for restricting personal liberty, a formal request has been made to expedite the processing of court documents to ensure immediate compliance with the ruling.
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The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has expressed concern over the continued detention of an individual who remains in custody seven hours after a court ordered their release.
MDP’s Legal Director, Ahmed Mauroof, stated that despite the Criminal Court ordering an individual's release seven hours ago, the person remains in police custody. According to Mauroof, the police are justifying the continued detention by claiming they have yet to receive the necessary documentation.
Mauroof stated that administrative delays cannot be used as a legal excuse to restrict an individual's freedom. He further noted that such actions constitute unlawful detention and are a direct violation of Article 45 of the Constitution.
Mauroof stated that the MDP has requested the court to immediately finalize all documentation related to the ruling and dispatch them to the relevant authorities.
