The event was highlighted by the ceremonial presentation of remission certificates by Minister Agus Andrianto to representatives of inmates at the Cibinong Class IIA Prison here on Friday.
"The remission granted for Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr reflected the state's appreciation for inmates and children in conflict with the law who have shown a positive change in their behavior and commitment to improve themselves," Andrianto stated.
The minister further noted that these remissions are granted not only to commend inmates who have improved themselves but also to fulfil the inmates' rights accorded by national laws.
"Correction facilities are not a place to restrict anyone. Instead, it is a place to self-introspect, to learn and prepare oneself to become a better part of the society," he affirmed.
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This year's Eid al-Fitr and Nyepi remissions were grated to 158,351 adult prisoners and minors in conflict with the law, comprising 156,312 Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr and 2,039 Hindus observing Nyepi.
Among the Muslim inmates, 154,170 received sentence reductions, while 1,214 children in conflict with the law benefited as well, while 908 inmates and 20 children in conflict with the law were declared free immediately.
In contrast, 1,609 Hindu inmates and 12 Hindu children in conflict with the law received sentence reductions, while 20 Hindu inmates were freed right away.
The special remission was provided under Law No. 22 of 2022 on Corrections, while Government Regulation No. 99 of 2012 stipulated that adult prisoners must have served at least six months of their sentence, while minors must have served three months to qualify for remission.
Meanwhile, inmates convicted of terrorism-related offences are required to undergo a deradicalization program and pledge allegiance to Indonesia before being eligible for parole.
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