Zimbabwe's human rights watchdog praised the prison service for better treatment of inmates. Chairperson Jessie Majome spoke to reporters about positive changes at correctional facilities. The commission visited prisons and found guards responding well to human rights concerns. Prison officials released 94 people who waited too long for trials. These actions follow constitutional requirements for fair treatment.
The Family Week program lets prisoners spend time with relatives away from cells. Majome called the two-year-old initiative progressive and helpful for rehabilitation. Some inmates missed the commission visit because they were visiting family members. The program recognizes that family bonds help former prisoners stay out of trouble. Prison officials created supportive environments for these special meetings.
The correctional service shows greater openness to outside oversight than before. Human rights monitors can access facilities more easily under current leadership. Prison managers work with civil rights groups to solve problems quickly. The commission sees these changes as important steps toward reform. Better cooperation helps protect prisoner rights across Zimbabwe.
The Family Week program lets prisoners spend time with relatives away from cells. Majome called the two-year-old initiative progressive and helpful for rehabilitation. Some inmates missed the commission visit because they were visiting family members. The program recognizes that family bonds help former prisoners stay out of trouble. Prison officials created supportive environments for these special meetings.
The correctional service shows greater openness to outside oversight than before. Human rights monitors can access facilities more easily under current leadership. Prison managers work with civil rights groups to solve problems quickly. The commission sees these changes as important steps toward reform. Better cooperation helps protect prisoner rights across Zimbabwe.
