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Law and Order | 19 October, 2009 [ 16:46 ]
Peru considering decriminalization of certain offences to reduce overcrowding in jails
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The overcrowding in many Peruvian jails is forcing the country's Justice Ministry to consider the possibility of decriminalizing certain offences, and also to list more convicts as able to qualify for enrolling in jail time-reducing programs.
Aurelio Pastor, Justice Minister, informed that a special commission will work on these issues.
However, the first step has been already given. According to a decree printed in the official gazette El Peruano, convicts of kidnapping or extortion can now apply for enrolling the 7x1 program, that is, seven days of work will count as one day less in jail.
“They will need to observe very strict rules,” Pastor said.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
Isabel Guerra
The overcrowding in many Peruvian jails is forcing the country's Justice Ministry to consider the possibility of decriminalizing certain offences, and also to list more convicts as able to qualify for enrolling in jail time-reducing programs. Aurelio Pastor, Justice Minister, informed that a special commission will work on these issues.
However, the first step has been already given. According to a decree printed in the official gazette El Peruano, convicts of kidnapping or extortion can now apply for enrolling the 7x1 program, that is, seven days of work will count as one day less in jail.
“They will need to observe very strict rules,” Pastor said.
Have other topics you'd like to see in our news section? If you or someone you know would like to contribute a news article to Living in Peru, whether it's translated or based on a personal investigation, send it to editor@livinginperu.com.
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# Martin says :
19 October, 2009 [ 17:00 ]
No wonder no one cares how poorly they drive. With no money to pay for their infractions and no place in the jails, what do they have to loose?Add your comment
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