JUST IN: SC asks BJMP to comment within 5 days on the petition to temporarily release prisoners who have high risk of contracting COVID-19
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to comment within five days on the petition to temporarily release prisoners who have high risk of contracting COVID-19.
Court sources said the justices decided to seek inputs from the BJMP as they tackled the plea of 22 prisoners during their Friday en banc session., filed a petition before the SC last month seeking temporary freedom amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
The group asked the court to consider recommending these individuals to President Rodrigo Duterte for early release. These include senior citizens, those with previous health issues, and first-time offenders charged or serving sentences for petty crimes. Human rights groups have also made similar calls, deeming prison facilities a"ticking time bomb" for infections.have tested positive for COVID-19, raising concerns about the safety of prison cells brimming with inmates who are unlikely to have the space to practice social distancing.Latest from this section
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