Agenda
7:
Children living with mothers in Jail and visits to jail and legal aid to weaker sections:
The issues raised by Dr.
Lenin Raghuvanshi, Convener, PVCHR were taken note of. It was clarified that such issues were always
reported upon by the Special Rapporteurs of
NHRC and action was initiated with the help of State Governments by the NHRC
from time to time. Member (JBCP) was of
the view that a separate
jail for women prisoners having children should actually solve all the problems but same was not possible.
Ms. Puja Marwah of CRY further opined that all the
guidelines of Supreme Court and NHRC should be strictly
followed by all the jails. Also, psychological
needs of the inmates
should be taken note of. Dr.Ruth Manorama, President, National Alliance of Women (NAWO)
stated that in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka such problems were rampant in jails. Shri Mathews Philip,
Executive Director, SICHREM indicated
that
NHRC
should give directions based on earlier guidelines to all the jails. Shri R.S.Chaurasia, Chairperson of Bachpan
Bachao Andolan felt that a
separate cell for women and children should facilitate the solution.
Dr.Ruth, in addition, brought forward the pathetic
condition of Beggar Homes in Karnataka. It was affecting the health and hygiene
of both mother and children. Intervention of NHRC was, therefore, required.
The Chairperson, NHRC took note of
issues raised in the Agenda items 6&7 and decided to write a letter to
all the Chief Justices. Apart from the need for ensuring
legal aide, he reiterated the implementation of guidelines of Supreme Court and
NHRC in respect of conditions prevailing in jails.
Please read the article of Dr.Archana Kaushik:
http://www.pvchr.net/2013/04/hand-of-justice-never-seen-by-children.html
Agenda for the Core Group of Ngos Meeting on 22.03.2013 by Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human rights
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