There Are 2,725 Prisoners Who Can Go Into Remission And Get Free Immediately, Menkum HAM: Don't Repeat Mistakes!

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JAKARTA - Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Laoly handed over general remission in 2022 for 168,196 Correctional Inmates (WBP). There were 2,725 inmates of whom were immediately released.

The handover of the remission was carried out in a series of ceremonies to commemorate the 77th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Kuningan, South Jakarta.

The delivery of the remission was attended by four inmates who were representatives of the recipients of remission, namely MD (39) from the Class IIA Jakarta Detention Center, AA (26) from the Salemba Class IIA Prison, MFT (32) from the Class IIA Jakarta Prison, and AS (24) from the Salemba Class IIA Prison. .

"On behalf of the Indonesian government, I congratulate the inmates who receive the remission. Show consistent, obedient, and obedient attitudes and behavior in carrying out the provisions contained in the coaching program. For the inmates who are immediately released, I hope that they become truly human and personal. realize mistakes, can improve themselves, and do not repeat the wrong actions. It is never too late, "said Minister Yasonna, Wednesday 17 August.

He advised that the free Plaintiffs could be properly reintegrated in the community and play an active role in development. Yasonna also hopes that the community can accept them as ordinary people even though they have made mistakes.

The 2022 general remission consists of 166,191 RU I (partial reduction in criminal period) and 2,725 RU II (immediate release). There are three regions with the highest number of recipients of remissions, namely North Sumatra with 20,213 people, East Java with 16,851 people, and West Java with 15,768 people.

The granting of the 2022 general remission is also estimated to save WBP's food budget of Rp. 259,289,610,000.

The granting of remission is carried out in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. Remission is a form of appreciation for those who have committed to participate in the coaching programs organized by the Correctional Technical Implementation Unit (UPT). They have been given mental, spiritual, and social provisions to be able to integrate in a healthy manner when they return to society.

In addition to giving remissions, in a series of activities at the independence ceremony, the Satyalancana Karya Satya award was also given to employees of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights for their service. The award is given to those who have served for 10 years, 20 years, up to 30 years.