A Jail Inspection-cum-Legal Awareness Programme was organised at District Jail, Phek, on April 10 by Phek District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) in collaboration with Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA).
Delivering a short speech, NSLSA member secretary, Neiko Akami, underscored the importance of legal awareness in today’s society and the need to extend free legal aid to vulnerable groups. He stressed that inmates and convicts should be informed about available services and encouraged to utilize them. Akami also stated that the purpose of visiting Phek Jail was to ensure inmates have proper basic facilities and to document the situation for submission to the competent authority. Presently, District Jail Phek houses 11 convicts and 8 undertrial prisoners.
PDLSA panel lawyer, Thomeweu, spoke on “Early Release of Convicted Persons” and explained legal provisions related to prisoners and the public. She also elaborated on the concept of parole, clarifying that convicts of serious crimes such as terrorism, rape and murder are not eligible for early release.
Senior Superintendent, Central Jail Dimapur, Solezhol Neikha, in his address, reminded inmates that everyone makes mistakes and assured them that their time in jail was not permanent. He encouraged them to strive to be better versions of themselves and to trust in God. The programme was chaired by Luluta Rhakho and concluded with a mass benediction.
