President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca visited the prisons at Corradino this morning as part of her Christmas activities.

The President was shown around the cells and the common areas by Deputy Police Commissioner Ray Zammit and representatives of various NGOs including Mid-Dlam Ghad-Dawl, RISE and Prison Fellowship.

She was briefed about changes in the prisons, including increased support and preparation for prisoners who are about to be released, and more activities within the prison itself, including arts and music.

Deputy Commissioner Zammit noted that 43% of prisoners are repeat offenders. This, he said, was a problem which was being addressed through discussion with the NGOs and improved support to the prisoners.

The President told the prisoners that they had responsibilities to reintegrate and contribute to society after their misbehaviour hurt innocent people.

There are 590 prisoners at Corradino.

 

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