May 30, 2021
GOVT CLARIFIES ON PRISONS ACT
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By Yamiko Banda: The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that the law that empowers inmates with a two weeklong leave to visit their families has been in existence since 1965. Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Masiye Banda says government’s desire is to have a prison service where human rights for inmates are respected. Mr. Banda…