Madhurima Dhanuka

About Madhurima Dhanuka

The author is Programme Head, Prison Reforms Programme, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)

Is 'temporary' release of prisoners enough to halt spread of COVID-19?

Apr 08, 2020

In South Asia, India has, on the directives of its Supreme Court, constituted High Powered Committees in each state to define criteria for release of both sentenced and unsentenced prisoners, writes Madhurima Dhanuka for the South Asia Monitor

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Madhurima Dhanuka

About Madhurima Dhanuka

Is 'temporary' release of prisoners enough to halt spread of COVID-19?

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