Maldives Correctional Services

Lawyers repeat plea for medical care to jailed politicians

Lawyers representing jailed ex-Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim and former ruling party MP Ahmed Nazim have accused the government of neglecting their clients’ medical care and endangering the pair’s health.

Court to review restrictions on family visits for Nasheed

The civil court will deliberate today a complaint lodged by jailed former President Mohamed Nasheed’s siblings over restrictions on prison visits. Nasheed’s lawyers are also complaining of infrequent access.

Jailed ex-defence minister brought to hospital with persisting health problems

Nazim’s brother Adam Azim told The Maldives Independent that the retired colonel has had countless hospital visits since his imprisonment in March due to complications with his health, stressing that Nazim did not suffer any of the problems before his arrest.

Nasheed’s visitation rights ‘restricted’

Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s parents and siblings were denied a weekly visit at the high-security prison on Maafushi Island today, according to lawyers.

Lawyers granted access to imprisoned former president

The Maldives government has granted lawyers access to former President Mohamed Nasheed, four days after he was returned to a high security prison on Maafushi Island.

Nasheed’s sentence was not commuted to house arrest, says Attorney General’s office

Former President Mohamed Nasheed’s 13-year jail term on a terrorism conviction was not commuted to house arrest, the Attorney General’s Office has said, raising fears that Nasheed may once again be transferred to prison.

Sniffer dogs locate drugs at Maafushi jail

Hundreds of inmates display artwork at national gallery

Jailed ex-minister Nazim to travel abroad for treatment

Correctional services prepare chamber for lethal injection

Jabir jailed upon return to Maldives

Convicted drug kingpin Shafa caught in Colombo

Drug kingpin Shafaz must return from Sri Lanka in May, says Home Minister

Hospitalised Maafushi inmate Ibrahim Azar dies from injuries

Doctor’s passport held as drug kingpin’s medical release investigated

Hospitalised Maafushi inmate requested transfer from cell before assault

Home Minister Umar Naseer orders preparations for death penalty