W

hatever is taking place in the country's penitentiaries has been going on for ages and is only a reflection of what is happening in our society in general, i.e. corruption at all levels.

If the government really wants to root out such shenanigans in our prisons, it should be more serious in eradicating corruption within the whole judicial system, from the police, the judges and prosecutors down to the wardens and other prison personnel.

After all, prisons are only the tail end of the judicial system.

At the same time, conditions in our correctional facilities should be made more humane.

How can we expect these prisoners to be "rehabilitated" and returned to society better people after having been poorly treated and housed in such abominable conditions while paying for their crimes?