Takoradi (W/R), June 24, - The Western Regional Secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has initiated a package to improve deplorable conditions in the Sekondi and Tarkwa prisons. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Takoradi yesterday, Mr R. Quayson, Western Regional Director of the Commission, said the initiation of the package followed what he described as ''horrible scenes'' at the two prisons. He said he discovered on his visit to the two prisons that most of the inmates are without clothing, beds, mattresses and blankets and are also faced with health problems. Mr Quayson said since the government alone cannot be depended upon for the supply of all the needs of the prisons, the Commission has decided to solicit the assistance of some organisations and individuals. He said the response has been very encouraging and the items so far received will be presented to the inmates of the two prisons during the launching of this year's Human Rights Day scheduled for next month. The Day has as its theme ''Freedom and justice are cornerstones for development'' and activities planned include seminars, lectures and public forums to educate the people on the activities of CHRAJ and its importance in supplementing the efforts of the courts in ensuring freedom and justice for all Ghanaians.
Takoradi (W/R), June 24, - The Western Regional Secretariat of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has initiated a package to improve deplorable conditions in the Sekondi and Tarkwa prisons. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Takoradi yesterday, Mr R. Quayson, Western Regional Director of the Commission, said the initiation of the package followed what he described as ''horrible scenes'' at the two prisons. He said he discovered on his visit to the two prisons that most of the inmates are without clothing, beds, mattresses and blankets and are also faced with health problems. Mr Quayson said since the government alone cannot be depended upon for the supply of all the needs of the prisons, the Commission has decided to solicit the assistance of some organisations and individuals. He said the response has been very encouraging and the items so far received will be presented to the inmates of the two prisons during the launching of this year's Human Rights Day scheduled for next month. The Day has as its theme ''Freedom and justice are cornerstones for development'' and activities planned include seminars, lectures and public forums to educate the people on the activities of CHRAJ and its importance in supplementing the efforts of the courts in ensuring freedom and justice for all Ghanaians.
