Malawi - 1995 - Justice

Prisons Act 1995

Homeland Security

Establishes the prison system and Prison Service in Malawi. Regulates prison management, prisoner rights, officer conduct, discipline, and rehabilitation. Includes provisions for medical care, classification, and oversight of prisoners

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September 2025

Establishes the prison system and Prison Service in Malawi. Regulates prison management, prisoner rights, officer conduct, discipline, and rehabilitation. Includes provisions for medical care, classification, and oversight of prisoners

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