NHRC, INDIA TAKES SUO MOTU COGNISANCE OF THE DIFFICULTIES BEING FACED BY THE PRISONERS, INCLUDING THE WOMEN INMATES AND THEIR CHILDREN, IN VARIOUS JAILS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

India, April 8 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognisance of the various difficulties being faced by the prisoners, including the women inmates and their children, in the jails across the country. These include overcrowding, a lack of basic amenities and healthcare facilities in jails. The issues have been brought to its notice by its Special Monitors and Rapporteurs, through their reports after visiting various jails across the country, as well as the complaints.

Some of the other concerns raised include the violation of the rights to dignity and safety of the women prisoners, increased violence against them causing mental distress, unhygi...