By KGR Reporter,
The Uganda Human Rights Commission Soroti office is set to begin inspecting detention facilities in the Teso, Sebei, and Bugisu sub regions to assess the living conditions of inmates.
This month, the Commission plans to visit 30 police station cells, 15 prisons, a remand home, and an army detention facility.
The other 11 remaining regional human rights offices across the country will also be conducting similar activities.
During these inspections, the commission will focus on several key issues, especially whether the rights of inmates are respected.
They will assess the hygiene and quality of meals provided, whether inmates receive medical treatment when necessary, and the working conditions within these facilities, Justine Okello, the Human rights officer for Soroti has said. Ms. Akello speaking….
After the inspection, Akello stated that the commission will hold a dissemination meeting with key stakeholders in the criminal justice system and the Justice, Law and Order Sector (JLOS) to share the findings and develop practical recommendations to improve conditions in detention facilities. END.