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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Remanded person at Maafushi Prison pending trial passes away
A remanded person at Maafushi Prison pending trial, Mohamed Nasheed (43 years), Hudhufinifenmaage, M. Muli has passed away today.
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“Asseyri Cup 2022” held in celebration of 51st anniversary of MCS, concludes
The Football tournament “Asseyri Prison Cup 2022” held in celebration of the 51st anniversary of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has concluded today.
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MCS commences 26th batch of Basic Training Course with 118 recruits
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has today commenced the “Custodial Management and Security” programme for the eighth batch of new recruits at Maafushi Prison.
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Frontline Prison Officers start using body-worn cameras
Prison officers of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) working in the frontline has started using body-worn cameras in the line of duty.
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“Taser Instructor Course” conducted for prison officers
Institute for Correctional Studies (ICOST) of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has conducted the first “Taser Instructor Course” in collaboration with Axon Company.
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An inmate from Hulhumale’ Prison, Ali Mohamed (58 years) Happy Rest, AA Himandhoo has passed away today.
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MCS commences TB screening programme for inmates and remanded persons at Hulhumale’ Prison
Hulhumale’ Prison of Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) has commenced a Tuberculosis (TB) Screening programme today for inmates and remanded persons.
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UNODC commences training programme targeted for Sri Lankan and Maldivian Prison Officers
The Global Maritime Crime Programme (GMCP) of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has commenced a training programme, “Excelling beyond Emerging Challenges – Corrections after Global Pandemic” for Sri Lankan and Maldivian prisons officers at Maafushi Prison.
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Maafushi Prison holds “The Nelson Mandela Rules” Refresher programme for prison officers
Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) in collaboration with UNODC has commenced “The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (The Nelson Mandela Rules)” Refresher programme for prison officers at Maafushi Prison today.
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