Lilongwe Central Prison

Lilongwe Central Prison
Interactive map of Lilongwe Central Prison
LocationLilongwe, Malawi
Coordinates14°00′S 33°35′E / 14.000°S 33.583°E / -14.000; 33.583
StatusOperational
Security classMaximum (male and female)
Capacity2,500
Opened1910
Managed byMalawi Prison Service

Lilongwe Central Prison is one of the four such similar prisons located in Lilongwe District. It has a rated capacity of approximately 2,500 inmates, although it usually holds more due to overcrowding. The facility houses male and female inmates, including convicted prisoners and those on remand.[1][2]

History

Lilongwe Central Prison was established in 1910 during the British colonial era, with the aim of detaining and rehabilitating offenders from Malawi's central region. The prison addressed the growing need for a secure facility to hold criminals and those who were accused of overthrowing the reigning government.[1]

Facilities

Lilongwe Central Prison has a range of facilities to support the rehabilitation and well-being of inmates, including cells for women.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Malawi prison conditions still worse: 79 inmates die due to crowding, police brutality- report - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2013-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  2. ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2024-01-22). "Likulu la ndende lasamutsidwira ku Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  3. ^ "Malawi Relocates Female Inmates to Female-Only Prisons". Voice of America. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-05-27.


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