TNPSC Thervupettagam

Prisons as “Reform Homes”

June 21 , 2023 556 days 455 0
  • Uttar Pradesh will establish prisons as 'Sudhaar Grah' (Reform Homes).
  • Also, the state issued instructions regarding the preparation of the new Prison Act of the state.
  • Currently, there is a semi-open jail operational in Lucknow.
  • In the present time, the Jail Act of 1894 and the Prisoners Act of 1900 are in effect concerning prisoners detained in jail.
  • The objective of the Prison Act of 1894 is to maintain discipline and control over offenders in custody.
  • The Model Prison Act - 2023 has recently been prepared by the Government of India.

 

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