Deputy Minister Of Law And Human Rights: No Discrimination Or Favoritism, All Prisoners Are Treated Equally

Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Edward OS Hiariej (number two from right) visits correctional inmates in prisons and detention centers in North Sumatra Province. (Photo:ANTARA/HO)

MEDAN - Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights (Wamenkum HAM) Edward OS Hiariej said that there is no discrimination against Prisoners (WBP) in Correctional Institutions (Lapas) or in State Detention Centers (Rutan) in North Sumatra and all are treated equally.

"Every inmate will still receive the same treatment and there is no discrimination or favoritism," said the Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights, who is familiarly called Prof. Eddy while visiting Binjai Prison, Langkat Narcotics Prison, Langkat Youth Prison, Tanjung Pura Detention Center, and Polonia Immigration Office (Kanim), as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, October 13.

The Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights also advised prisons and detention centers to maintain professionalism in their work.

"This also includes achieving a Corruption-Free Area (WBK) and a Clean and Serving Bureaucratic Area (WBBM), as well as staying enthusiastic about working," he said.

Prof. Eddy also appreciated the warm welcome given by UPT. The series of working visits of the Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights with members of Commission III of the DPR, Arteria Dahlan, and his entourage were immediately greeted by the Heads of their respective UPTs.

The Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights immediately went around inspecting public service areas and existing facilities along with residential blocks, including integrated service unit rooms, kitchens, residential blocks, and work guidance rooms.