Prisoners could serve sentences at home

This article was originally published on Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Families could retain the support of relatives convicted of certain offences under Malawi’s non-custodial sentencing system, which allows eligible offenders to serve their sentences in their communities rather than in prison. The approach could help families avoid some of the economic difficulties that arise when a breadwinner is imprisoned, particularly where children and other dependants […] Read the full article and more Malawi news at Malawi24 — Breaking news, politics, business, sport and entertainment from Malawi and Africa, updated 24/7.