The Prosecutor General's Office says it has ordered the release of two detainees who had been under prolonged pre-trial detention after they were fitted with ankle monitoring devices.
This comes as authorities eased restrictions on individuals under such detentions following President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's decision to alleviate concerns regarding the issue.
The Prosecutor General's Office said that individuals who would be released under the new court issued system would be determined by reference to the assessment prepared by the police to identify the risk to community safety and security if detainees accused of crimes are released on a monitored basis and as evaluations are received, custody relief will be pursued.
It further said that 2 individuals have now been granted release under the new system with ankle monitoring in place, and court hearings have been scheduled for five others.
It also said that the system does not provide for relief in custody of those in custody pending trial in serious cases such as child sexual abuse, murder, and terrorism.
The Prosecutor General's Office said that this work will ease the space constraint issues in the prisons.
Yesterday, President Muizzu said via X that restrictions on remand will be mitigated through conditions issued by the court, incorporating the use of electronic monitoring mechanisms.
He also noted that individuals who meet the eligibility criteria would have their remand periods reviewed under the conditions set by the court.
The President held discussions with key authorities on May 8, 2025, in response to concerns raised by advocates calling for an end to prolonged detention. The meeting focused on developing an electronic monitoring system aimed at providing eligible individuals with a chance through a supervised release mechanism.
