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.
22 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
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.
Lawyers Husnu Suood and Fareesha Abdulla told the press today that the high-profile inmates face serious health risks if they are not provided urgent medical treatment.
Suood said the ex-defence minister could lose his eyesight if he is not allowed to seek treatment overseas. His heart condition is also worsening, he added.
“This is clearly against the Anti-Torture Act which states inmates should be treated accordingly. The government and correctional service facility will be held responsible if Nazim loses his sight,” the former attorney general said.
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