PHEK, September 17 (MExN): Para Legal Volunteers (PLVs) of Phek District Legal Services Authority visited the District Jail, Phek on September 16.
During a brief programme at the fellowship hall, PLV Sekukho spoke on the rights of prisoners. Prisoners, he stated, are entitled to the same rights as other citizens as the law ensures to balance security and welfare, according to a press release.
Highlighting few points on the rights of prisoners, PLV Diezekho said that a prisoner has the right to be in the open air for at least an hour a day. They have the right to be provided with food to maintain their health and well-being. The PLV further pointed out that the prisoners also have the right to have access to reasonable medical care, the right to receive atleast one hour visit each week, the right to take part in educational programmes in the prison.
Altogether, 21 prisoners attended the programme. During the visit, the PLVs thanked the Deputy Superintendent for allowing the visit and for cooperation by the jail authorities.
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