Indeed, we have also proposed some (names), but in the end, only a few are approved, in accordance with the conditions for granting remissionsKupang, East Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA) - A total of 2,045 inmates and children in the jurisdiction of the Law and Human Rights Ministry's East Nusa Tenggara Office are scheduled to be granted remissions on the 77th Independence Day on August 17, 2022.
The inmates and children to be granted remission were those who had been deemed eligible for it, head of the penitentiary division of the Law and Human Rights Ministry's East Nusa Tenggara Office, Herman Sawiran, said here on Tuesday.
"Indeed, we have also proposed some (names), but in the end, only a few are approved, in accordance with the conditions for granting remissions," he informed.
The inmates include those who will be granted general remission, that is, their jail time will be reduced, and those who will be released immediately, Sawiran explained.
Of the 2,045 inmates and children, 2,025 will have their jail time reduced, and 20 will be released on August 17.
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He further informed that the names of 440 inmates were proposed for one-month remission, 305 inmates for two-month remission, 434 inmates for three-month remission, 354 inmates for four-month remission, 392 inmates for five-month remission, and 112 inmates for six-month remission.
Meanwhile, those who have been granted remission will need to meet some conditions. Convicts or criminal children could get remission if they demonstrate good behavior and are shown to not have undergone disciplinary punishment in the six months till the date of the granting of remission.
"In addition, they (must also have) participated in a coaching program organized by the prison with good predicate," Sawiran said.
Those convicted of criminal acts involving terrorism, narcotics and narcotics precursors, corruption, crimes against state security, serious human rights crimes and other transnational crimes, in addition to the above requirements, must be willing to cooperate with law enforcement as an additional requirement.
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The cooperation is in relation to crimes committed. Also, corruption convicts are required to have paid off fines and replacement money in accordance with court decisions.
Inmates must also have participated in the deradicalization program organized by prisons and the National Counter-Terrorism Agency, with Indonesian inmates required to provide a written pledge of loyalty to Indonesia, and foreign inmates required to provide a statement on not repeating acts of terrorism.
Sawiran said he also expects that those who have been released will behave well while interacting with the community where they live and utilize the skills that they have gained during their time as inmates.
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Translator: Kornelis Kaha, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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