'One of the issues here is actually on how to present strong evidence to convince the court that those who will be released…will not endanger the public,' says Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Spokesperson Xavier Solda.
JAILS. The BJMP implements a "no mask no entry" policy for visitors of inmates at the Manila City Jail on March 10, 2020, as part of their initiative to curb the spread of the Coronavirus disease. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rapplerto release low-risk prisoners amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology said that groups pushing for this should convince courts that those who may gain temporary freedom would not commit crimes.
"One of the issues here is actually on how to present strong evidence to convince the court that those who will be released after having been detained or convicted for low-level and non-violent offenses will not endanger the public or at the very least, will not commit any crime during this public health emergency," BJMPNo less than United Nation rights chief Michelle Bachelet had recommended the release of prisoners amid the pandemic, echoed by both international and local human...
"As a condition, the PDLs will provide a promise to appear on the court-appointed dates. The wardens will get their addresses and the contact information of their relatives for monitoring," said Narag and Jones.the detention facilities. The BJMP is under the Department of the Interior and Local Government ."At present, the PDLs are safer inside our jails, with us.
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