President vows to end indefinite detention pending trial
According to the President, the government is already working to facilitate measures to strengthen judicial capacity and expedite pending cases.
President Mohamed Muizzu has said the government will take steps to support the judiciary in resolving the issue of indefinite detention of individuals awaiting trial.
Speaking at the Republic Day celebrations held at the Social Centre on Tuesday, President Muizzu said that addressing long-standing cases of detention is among his presidential commitments.
He stated that people should not remain in custody for extended periods and that the issue would be resolved by providing the courts and investigative agencies with the necessary resources.
According to the President, the government is already working to facilitate measures to strengthen judicial capacity and expedite pending cases.
He outlined several initiatives under way:
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A new building has been completed to expand the facilities of the Criminal Court.
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The judiciary’s budget has been allocated in the state budget.
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The government will cooperate with any required amendments within the legal framework.
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Full cooperation will be extended to establish checks and balances between the judiciary and legislature.
“The government is doing everything it can to resolve cases in the judiciary quickly. I want the cases that need to be brought to court to be resolved without delay. People should not remain in such situations,” President Muizzu said.
He added that he is confident the judiciary will make progress soon. “If a law needs to be amended through the legal system, the Parliament will fully cooperate with the government,” he said.
