12,000 stuck in prison

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At least 12,000 prisoners jailed over minor crimes are stuck in prison unable to pay the fines in order to be released or because the government analyst report has not been obtained in order to clear some of them of their alleged crimes.

According to the prisons department 10,000 people are still in prison as they are unable to pay the fines imposed by the Court to be released while at least two thousand others are still awaiting the government analyst department report to clear them from all charges.

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Dinesh Friday, 25 June 2010 06:08 PM

It is better to keep the criminals behind bars, rather than release them on bail, since many of them will repeat their crimes.

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MaPer Saturday, 26 June 2010 07:49 AM

If it is not for murder or rape -some can be released IF they are for minor crimes.

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Red Brigade. Saturday, 26 June 2010 07:50 AM

If their offneces are minor they should be used for the development of the North & East and for urgent agricultural projects, earn their pay and then pay for their freedom. If they were good at work they could continue in the development and agricultural projects. Use the man power 12,000 if not wasted.

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shanthapriya Saturday, 26 June 2010 08:10 AM

JOKE . THEN WHY THE AG'S DEPT IS GOING TO REMOVE THE NON SUMMERY UNIT. IDEAL BUNCH OF DECISION MAKERS.

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Aan Balan Saturday, 26 June 2010 08:35 AM

Criminals are well off in jail with free food , shelter health care and security .

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Niroshan Saturday, 26 June 2010 09:33 AM

With the quality of the full board package and the facilities they have and the cost of living they may opt to stay inside and pay a small amount to the government.

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