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The Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Initiatives (CHRDI) has raised serious concerns over prolonged detention at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, highlighting that dozens of individuals are being held without court orders.
In a statement, CHRDI reported that during visits on Friday, 27 March, and a follow-up on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, its team found that 60 people remain in CID cells, some for over 30 days without access to a judge. The organization described this as a violation of human rights, emphasizing that such detention cannot be justified as routine procedure.
CHRDI expressed particular concern over the case of a 14-year-old girl, who has reportedly been held since 28 February 2026 without appearing before a judge. The organization stated that a child’s rights should not be compromised due to administrative delays, underscoring that “justice delayed is justice denied.”
The group has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Law Officers’ Department to take immediate action to ensure timely judicial oversight and safeguard the rights of those in custody.
CHRDI stressed that urgent intervention is required to prevent further human rights violations and ensure that justice is not held “on hold” for vulnerable individuals.
