Reform correctional system to focus on rehabilitation – IHRC-RFT
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT) has called for urgent reforms to correctional systems, urging authorities to prioritize rehabilitation instead of punishment alone. The group said prisons should help offenders rebuild their lives and return to society as responsible citizens. It stressed that focusing only on penalties does not reduce crime […]
Senator decries prolonged incarceration of inmates over inability to pay fines
A Nigerian senator has criticised the continued detention of inmates who remain in prison simply because they cannot afford to pay court-imposed fines. He described the situation as unfair and harmful, especially to poor and vulnerable Nigerians who have already served the main part of their punishment. The lawmaker said many of these inmates are […]