President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has announced the conditional release of individuals held in prolonged pre-trial detention, as part of a new initiative to address long-standing concerns over unnecessary remand.
In a post on X on, President Muizzu said the state has begun implementing an electronic monitoring system to track those released with court-imposed conditions. The system involves tagging individuals with an electronic device on their ankle, allowing authorities to monitor their movements.
The President described the initiative as a collaborative effort among state agencies to provide a sustainable solution to the long-standing issue of prolonged pre-trial detention. He noted that only those who meet the necessary criteria will be released under this arrangement.
The move follows growing public concern about the high number of individuals being held without trial.
In a post on X on, President Muizzu said the state has begun implementing an electronic monitoring system to track those released with court-imposed conditions. The system involves tagging individuals with an electronic device on their ankle, allowing authorities to monitor their movements.
The President described the initiative as a collaborative effort among state agencies to provide a sustainable solution to the long-standing issue of prolonged pre-trial detention. He noted that only those who meet the necessary criteria will be released under this arrangement.
The move follows growing public concern about the high number of individuals being held without trial.
