Rifi plans draft law on prison crisis

MP Ashraf Rifi announced the preparation of a draft law to address the overcrowding crisis in Lebanese prisons, which has worsened significantly. Currently, around 8,600 prisoners are being held in facilities with a capacity of no more than 4,000. He pointed out that the percentage of detainees who are awaiting trial far exceeds that of convicted prisoners, reflecting a deep crisis within the justice system. He warned that the continuation of this situation could lead to security explosions within the prisons. This comes as part of efforts to ease tension and achieve justice through exceptional measures, including reducing sentences and releasing some detainees, with the aim of protecting national stability and confronting the growing human and security challenges.

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