Malawi Police Officers Urged to Observe 48 Hour Rule

Mchinji — Police officers in the country have been urged to observe 48 hour rule when detaining suspects in police cells.

The call was made on Tuesday during the closure of a three day workshop for police officers and community members on the proper treatment of child suspects and diversion organized by Malawi Police Service with funds from Irish Rule of Law International.

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