Alternattiva Demokratika called for proper enforcement of the new parole legislation, in order to ensure that rights of eligible inmates are guaranteed.

AD chairperson Michael Briguglio said Alternattiva Demokratika is concerned about the calls made by Mid-Dlam ghad-Dawl on the authorities’ bypassing of procedures of the Restorative Justice Act, which came into force some weeks ago. “Rights of inmates eligible for parole are not being guaranteed. We appeal to the respective authorities to make sure that inmates can apply for this legal right and that the necessary boards and committees to establish eligibility for parole are set in place.”

Angele Deguara, AD spokesperson for social policy, said the inmates of

Corradino Correctional Facility are people who might have acted against the interest of society but they should still be treated with dignity and

respect.  “The shoddy way in which parole legislation was introduced

reflects a prison system which needs a total revision so that the correctional services will be able to eventually live up to their name.” AD expressed disappointment that an official request sent weeks ago to Corradino Correctional Facility for an official visit by a party delegation, has to date remained unanswered.