Electronic Monitoring Rolled Out to Address Prolonged Remand

President Mohamed Muizzu launched an initiative to release eligible remand detainees under an electronic monitoring system, aiming to ease prison congestion and address prolonged pre-trial detention. The system allows detainees who meet specific conditions to be released with electronic tags while awaiting trial. The move follows a risk assessment by the Maldives Police Service and Maldives Correctional Service. Remand relief is granted by courts after application, with the initial conditional release set at a maximum of 100 days, subject to periodic review. Breach of conditions leads to immediate re-arrest. The initiative comes after protests in Malé demanding detainee relief. President Muizzu met with families and officials to discuss the matter.

President Mohamed Muizzu launched an initiative to release eligible remand detainees under an electronic monitoring system, aiming to ease prison congestion and address prolonged pre-trial detention. The system allows detainees who meet specific conditions to be released with electronic tags while awaiting trial. The move follows a risk assessment by the Maldives Police Service and Maldives Correctional Service. Remand relief is granted by courts after application, with the initial conditional release set at a maximum of 100 days, subject to periodic review. Breach of conditions leads to immediate re-arrest. The initiative comes after protests in Malé demanding detainee relief. President Muizzu met with families and officials to discuss the matter.

President Mohamed Muizzu launched an initiative to release eligible remand detainees under an electronic monitoring system, aiming to ease prison congestion and address prolonged pre-trial detention. The system allows detainees who meet specific conditions to be released with electronic tags while awaiting trial. The move follows a risk assessment by the Maldives Police Service and Maldives Correctional Service. Remand relief is granted by courts after application, with the initial conditional release set at a maximum of 100 days, subject to periodic review. Breach of conditions leads to immediate re-arrest. The initiative comes after protests in Malé demanding detainee relief. President Muizzu met with families and officials to discuss the matter.

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