Prison audit report to be publicized this month

Home Minister Imran Abdulla has said that a report on their prison audit will be publicized at the end of the month.

President Solih’s government established a 7-member commission to audit local detention facilities, both jails and prisons.

The commission looked into adherence to prison laws, individual prison regulations, international treaties, and reports compiled by statutory watchdogs and civil society organisations.

On 24th of January, the commission released findings of its review of the Malé Prison; which showed that due to no emergency access to medical care, squalid conditions, being grossly understaffed, and lack of awareness among prison staff as well as inmates, the facility is ‘unfit’ for use.

Minister Imran said on Saturday that the final report comprises of a total 400 pages. The report has been completed and the delay is due to final review, the ministry said.