A new bill on home detention aims to provide an alternative punishment for about 20,000 eligible offenders, including first-time offenders, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities, according to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Speaking at PKR Kota Raja’s Annual General Meeting, he emphasized that only those who commit non-serious crimes would be considered, citing examples like single mothers driven to theft due to poverty. Eligible candidates must undergo strict screening, including maintaining good behavior while in prison, before being considered for the program, Saifuddin added. This initiative seeks to reduce prison overcrowding and offer rehabilitation opportunities.
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