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Plans to introduce a house arrest law - Statement from the Minister of Justice
Justice Minister Harsha Nanayakkara has stated that the government expects to introduce a 'house arrest' law as a remedy for the severe overcrowding in prisons.
Summary
He pointed out that prison congestion has further increased due to ongoing law enforcement operations and a rise in arrests of suspects. Commenting on the responsibilities and duties of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala, the Minister stated that the numerical increase in the prison population indicates a societal failure we are facing.
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