The provision of Eid remission is expected to be used as a reflection and motivation to always introspect themselves and strive to become better human beings. Today's achievement proves that they were able to transform themselves into better human be
Jakarta (ANTARA) - At least 675 prisoners were granted special remission (RK) II, allowing their immediate release, to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1443 Hijr with their families, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights informed here on Monday.

 

"The provision of Eid remission is expected to be used as a reflection and motivation to always introspect themselves and strive to become better human beings. Today's achievement proves that they were able to transform themselves into better human beings," coordinator of public relations and protocol at the ministry, Rika Aprianti, remarked.

 

Meanwhile, with 138,557 prisoners receiving RK I, or partial reduction of their sentence, the total number of prisoners receiving special remission on Eid al-Fitr 2022 reached 139,232, she informed.


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According to Aprianti, remission is a form of appreciation for the change of behavior shown by prisoners while serving their sentence in the penitentiary, state detention center, or the children's special development institute (LPKA).

 

The granting of remission is also intended to accelerate the process of social reintegration so the inmates can immediately return to the community, she said.

 

The extension of the at-home assimilation program for prisoners and children, through the Ministerial Regulation No. 43 of 2021, is also a part of the ministry's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is still deemed a national non-natural disaster.


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"The issuance of this policy is expected to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in prisons/state detention centers/LPKA, and as a means to reduce overcapacity, which has reached 106 percent," Aprianti said.

 

According to a message from corrections director general Reynhard Silitonga, correctional officers have also been asked to maintain their integrity and stick to the three keys of advanced corrections, which pertain to early detection, war on illegal drugs, synergy between law enforcement officials, and a return to basics to preserve the honor of correctional activities.


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