On the special event of Africa Day, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced that he's planning to completely abolish the death pealty regulation. After this declaration, huge support become obtained concerning the announcement, and the President’s selection become hailed by means of all. One of the most important supporters of the decision with the aid of the Zambian President was Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, mentioned businessman, philanthropist, and charity employee from Zambia. Dr. Rajan Mahtani, whilst helping this selection and lengthening his aid through his employer Prison Fellowship, said those below the death penalty were already facing tremendous punishment on a daily foundation as they're now not aware of their execution date. Currently, Zambia has more than 380 prisoners watching for the death penalty and around 25-30 of them are women. These are the inmates who're dwelling in regular worry. At the same time, Dr. Mahtani additionally stated that he had preceding possibilities of meeting with a few inmates who've absolutely devoted themselves to the direction of the provider of God, transforming themselves in the way.
Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani further stated that the condition of the Zambian prisons is extremely degrading. There are scenarios wherein prisoners are often devoid of fundamental human rights and basic human dignity. This was evidenced by past visits such as the one made by the late Guy Scott, acting VP at that time who visited the Maximum prison in Zambia and said that it was like seeing ‘hell on earth. The Zambian Government has also started strategically decongesting prisons by releasing prisoners after collaborating with institutions like Parole Board Zambia (PBZ) and Correctional Facilities. As such, the decision from the Zambian President is a step in the right direction.
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