WIRE — The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says its annual monitoring of prisons and police facilities continues to reveal human rights violations against people in custody. MHRC Commissioner Theresa Ndanga said this in Blantyre yesterday during a human rights orientation for police and prison officials supported by the Irish Rule of Law International. Ndanga cited the recent example of Mikuyu Prison, where the commission uncovered incidents of torture, including beatings and starvation, with some inmates bearing scars from the abuse. She said the training forms part of collaboration among stakeholders to address gaps in the treatment of detainees and convicted prisoners. "We are hoping that after this training, officers in prisons and the police will handle those in their care with respect and dignity so that their rights are upheld," Ndanga said. Malawi Prisons Service Legal Officer Vincent Silungwe said human rights are already covered during the training of prison officers. "This training will enhance existing knowledge and skills in the treatment of people in detention with regard to human rights," Silungwe said. Malawi Police Service Head of Prosecutions Prescot Mwayiulipo acknowledged that lessons have been learnt from past incidents. "It is our responsibility to ensure that all police officers are aware of the rights of detainees to prevent any form of torture," Mwayiulipo said. He said this would help build a more professional police service.
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