Police Reform

• Independence of the Police System

The independence of the Police system will be encouraged enabling the Police force to groom a professional body which is tough on crime and criminals. The unfortunate history of political taint which demoralises the police force and oppress the citizens will be done away with. Police will be treated on par with military officers and entitled to similar benefits. A strong and professional police force is necessary to combat the forces of internal terrorism.

• Prohibition of Use of Torture

Use of torture will be prohibited and police training institutes upgraded with modern means of forensic evidence and interrogation.

• Recruitment of Police Force

Local recruitment of the police force will be encouraged with matriculation as a minimum qualification.

• Examination of Allegation of Torture and Corruption

Allegations of torture and corruption will be examined by a Police Ombudsman appointed by the Inspector General of Police.

• Prison Reforms

PPP Parliamentarians prison reforms aim at reforming prisoners enabling them to integrate into society as responsible citizens. Concept of hard labour is outdated and can be abolished. Prisoners will be encouraged to take classes to learn skills and earn points towards good behaviour early release. They will be paid proper wages for work undertaken and be entitled to purchase facilities for themselves including television, computers and other products. Communal rooms will provide internet access to selected sites as well as reading material in libraries which is commensurate with modern publications. Exercise classes will be held separately for men and women prisoners for those wishing to avail of it. Medical attention will be given promptly. Proper seating arrangements for interviews will be made.

Prisoners will have the right to make available transport for going to court hearings in the event of vehicle shortage.

• Prison Administration

Presently prison administration is a prisoner of the home secretary. Prison administrations will be given rules within which to function and will be autonomous in their functioning. Complaints by government or prisoners can be made to the Home Secretary and officers which will be reviewable before the judicial authorities. Postings to prisons will be by tenure and officials transferred earlier only on the basis of written complaints which can form basis of a discrimination appeal.

• Housing of Female Prisoners

Female prisoners will be housed in separate quarters and looked after by female staff. No male staff will be permitted entrance to the female quarters. Female quarters will have similar facilities as male quarters with additional child care areas.