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Foreigner remanded at Maafushi Prison pending trial, passes away

A Swiss national remanded at Maafushi Prison pending trial, Peter Thomas Das (59 years), has passed away today.

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Commissioner of Prisons Hassan Zareer

Mr Hassan Zareer, Hulhumale’ 1039 G06, is the 6th Commissioner of Prisons of Maldives Correctional Service appointed by the President of Maldives.

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Inmate receiving emergency treatment at Hulhumale Hospital passes away

An inmate from Hulhumale’ Prison, Ismail Aboobakuru (55 years), Boadhi / B. Thulhaadhoo; has passed away.

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MCS signs MOU with Family Protection Authority to conduct specialised programmes for inmates serving sentences for domestic violence

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Family Protection Authority to conduct specialised programmes for inmates serving sentences for domestic violence.

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Senior Officers of MCS participates in a Training Programme at Türkiye

A team of 10 officers from Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has participated in the “Prison Dispatch / Guard Officer Training of Trainers” programme in Türkiye.

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MCS commences 28th batch of Basic Training Course with 38 recruits

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today commenced the “Custodial Management and Security” programme for the 10th batch of new recruits at Maafushi Prison.

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MCS commences 19th batch of Rehabilitation Framework Phases 1

Maldives Correctional Services has commenced Phase 1 of Rehabilitation Framework for the 19th batch of inmates at Maafushi Prison today.

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Trainee undergoing Basic Training Course passes away

A trainee undergoing the mandatory Basic Training Course of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has passed away.

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MCS conducts Refresher Programme to prepare for Operation Heyhan

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today conducted a Refresher Programme at Maafushi Prison for senior-ranked officers to prepare for “Operation Heyhan”

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The seventh batch of Certificate 1 in Starting Agriculture course begins at Maafushi Prison

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today commenced the seventh batch of Certificate 1 in Starting Agriculture at Maafushi Prison.

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MCS starts “Training of Trainers” programme to develop Prison Officers

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has commenced the “Training of Trainers” Programme on Enhancing Training Skill and Knowledge to Create Effective Learning Experiences for Correctional Officers on 2nd October 2022.

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Certificates awarded to Prison Officers that completed The Nelson Mandela Rules

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has awarded certificates to prison officers who completed the “The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the treatment of Prisoners (The Nelson Mandela Rules) programme conducted in collaboration with UNODC.

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