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Yogi emphasises on making jails as Sudhaar Griha, issues directions for preparation of new Prison Act..
Emphasising the importance of prison reform and calling for the establishment of prisons as Sudhaar Griha (Reform Homes), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday issued instructions regarding the preparation of a new Prison Act for the state...
Arrangements like security assessment of prisoners, grievance redressal, Prison Development Board, change in behaviour towards prisoners and provision of separate accommodation for women prisoners and transgenders etc should be implemented, the chief minister instructed officials at a review meeting of prisons...
High-security barracks should be prepared for prisoners, who are a threat to the country and society, including habitual criminals, and terrorists..
A government spokesperson said that currently, the Jail Act of 1894 and the Prisoners Act of 1900 are in effect concerning prisoners detained in jails...
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