Home minister establishes audits commission to improve conditions in jails
The seven-member commission was formed on Tuesday
Vice President Faisal Naseem visits Maafushi Prison
Home Minister Imran Abdulla has formed an audits commission, to improve the conditions inside prison facilities.
Carrying out an audit of jails is included in President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s “100-day agenda,” which states that the audit will be carried out in the first 90 days; he assumed office on November 17.
The home ministry said that the purpose of the commission is to inspect the current conditions of jails, and to compile a report on ways to improve these conditions so as to ensure the rights of all convicts.
The seven-member commission comprises of; Dr. Abdulla Isneen Ilmee, Ahmed Abdul Kareem, Shahindha Ismail, Ahmed Mohamedfulhu, Zulaikha Dawood, Shadhiya Adam and Aminath Naahin Ahmed.
The home minister was recently freed after having spent around three years in prison on a terror conviction, and has expressed concern over the deteriorated conditions at prison facilities.
After being appointed as home minister, Imran noted that the current conditions in these facilities are “so bad” that the individuals would require rehabilitation after completing their sentences.
Around 18 convicts had died during former President Abdulla Yameen’s five-year term, with three having died this year alone.
