Minister Agus Andrianto noted in a statement on Wednesday that of the 15,807 inmates, 15,691 received sentence reductions, while 116 others were declared free immediately.
Andrianto explained that the remissions were granted as a reward for inmates and children in conflict with the law who have shown good behavior, complied with rules, actively participated in correctional programmes, and demonstrated reduced risks.
North Sumatra led the provinces with 3,196 inmates receiving special Christmas remissions, while East Nusa Tenggara and Papua followed with 1,894 and 1,447 inmates, respectively.
The remissions were granted in line with various regulations, including Law Number 22 of 2022 on Corrections, Government Regulation Number 32 of 1999 and its amendments, and Presidential Decree Number 174 of 1999 regarding Remissions.
He also praised all correctional officers for their contributions to inmate rehabilitation.
He explained that as of December 16, the number of inmates and children in conflict with the law in Indonesia reached 274,166, of which 19,968 were Christians.
The minister also encouraged the inmates and children in conflict with the law to stay productive and keep improving themselves.
“I hope the correctional programmes that you have received can build your capacity as a human who has potential so that your return to the community can be beneficial,“ he stated.
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