Prisoners are helping to combat the outbreak of Covid-19 by producing masks and other personal protective equipment, that is not only being used by officers and residents of the Corradino Correctional Facility, but also by other government entities. These efforts come at a crucial time when it has become challenging to find enough protective equipment all around the world, the Department of Information said.

This initiative was praised by the Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement Byron Camilleri. In his remarks, he stated that residents of the Corradino Correctional Facility are demonstrating the importance of showing unity as a country through these challenging times.

The minister reiterated that these initiatives serve to show the purpose of the correctional facility as a place where rehabilitation is promoted, instead of punishment. “From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of all the Maltese and Gozitan people, I would like to thank them for this noble gesture. Now, more than ever, we need each other to overcome this challenge,” stated Minister Camilleri.

The administration of the Corradino Correctional Facility explained how this decision is a clear example of restorative justice. Despite the fact that prisoners have made mistakes in the past, today they are giving back to society during a difficult moment for the country.