Why is the NHRC issuing an advisory for curbing prison suicides

Explain the need for the National Human Rights Commission to issue an advisory to the Centre and States regarding prison suicides.
  • The issue of prison suicides is a matter of concern for the NHRC as it affects the human rights of the prisoners.
  • The advisory serves as a reminder to Centre and States to take necessary measures for preventing suicides in prisons.
  • Prison suicides are often a result of mental health issues, lack of proper medical facilities, and extreme stress and trauma suffered by inmates.
  • The advisory provides guidelines for ensuring mental health support, timely medical attention, and improved living conditions for prisoners.
  • The NHRC seeks to ensure that prisoners are treated with dignity and their human rights are protected while in custody.
  • The advisory also aims to reduce the incidence of custodial deaths, which are a violation of human rights and a cause of embarrassment for the country.
  • Implementation of the advisory may lead to better prison conditions and reduce the incidence of suicides, thereby promoting human rights and justice.
In summary, the NHRC advisory on curbing prison suicides highlights the need to protect the human rights of prisoners and ensure proper mental health support, medical attention, and living conditions. It aims to reduce custodial deaths and promote justice in prisons.
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