Police review inmate meals after court order
The Namibian Police are reviewing inmate meal protocols following a High Court order requiring the provision of food to trial-awaiting inmates on court days. The police management is working with dieticians to improve nutritional standards and address operational delays.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of judicial oversight and the protection of human rights for individuals in state custody.
The Namibian Police is reviewing how it provides meals to trial-awaiting inmates after a High Court ordered three northern police stations to feed accused persons on court days.
The High Court order was issued on 23 July to the station commanders of the Ondangwa, Omungwelume and Oshakati police stations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, acting inspector general major general Anne-Marie Nainda says the force noted recent public discussion and media reports regarding the provision of meals to trial-awaiting inmates, particularly on court days.
“The Namibian Police welcomes public interest in the welfare of the inmates and recognises the importance of ensuring that operational arrangements adequately safeguard the welfare and dignity of all persons in its custody, including during court appearances,” Nainda says.
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