DLSAs of Srinagar & Budgam
organize Awareness programme at Central Jail Srinagar
Event aimed to empower jail inmates
with knowledge of their rights & facilitating access to justice
SRINAGAR, MAY 02:
In a joint effort, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar and
District Legal Services Authority Budgam organized an awareness program on
Access to Justice at Pre-Arrest, Arrest, and Remand Stage besides Rights of
Under-trial Prisoners at Central Jail Srinagar.
The programme aimed
to educate the Jail Inmates about their rights and entitlements at various
stages of the criminal justice system, including during pre-arrest, arrest, and
remand. The programme covered topics such as bail, parole, and furlough, with
the objective of enabling the prisoners to navigate the legal system
effectively.
Shahrooq Bhat,
Deputy Legal Aid Defence Counsel, DLSA Budgam spoke about the access to justice
at pre-arrest, arrest and remand stages, highlighting the significance of
seeking legal aid and assistance. He also emphasized the importance of parole
and furlough, explaining the procedures and benefits associated with these
provisions.
Urba Rashid,
Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel, DLSA Srinagar, emphasized the rights of
under trial prisoners and the importance of plea bargaining in the criminal
justice system. She stressed that awareness of their rights is crucial for
prisoners to navigate the legal system effectively.
The awareness
programme was a significant step towards empowering jail inmates with knowledge
of their rights and facilitating their access to justice.
District Legal
Services Authority Srinagar and Budgam have reiterated their commitment to
providing legal aid and assistance to the marginalized sections of society,
including prisoners.
The authorities
believe that such awareness programmes will go a long way in promoting the
cause of justice and ensuring that the rights of under trial prisoners are
protected and upheld.