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Police Commissioner warns: Releasing serious offenders pre-trial poses community threat
At the Remand Forum organised by the Prosecutor General's Office, Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau warned that releasing people accused of serious crimes before trial endangers community safety and the judicial process, and called for legal changes enabling electronic tagging. The article notes that nearly 30% of detainees are held pre-trial, with UNODC and Maldivian authorities working on non-custodial measures to ease prison overcrowding.
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Sat 1 FebCommissioner of Police Ali Shujau took part in a panel discussion at the Remand Forum organised by the Prosecutor General’s Office, warning…1 Febonly The StandardYesterday panel discussion at the ‘Remand Forum’ organized by the Prosecutor General’s Office, Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau emphasized the dangers associated with releasing individuals accused of serious crimes before their trials.
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We can monitor them by tagging after making changes to the laws. Without a legal framework to monitor, the purpose of arrest won’t be fulfilled. It’s not right to release people at this time,