Dedza Prison
Prison in Malawi, Africa
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Dedza Prison is the prison located in the town of Dedza, in the central region of Malawi, at the foot of Dedza Mountain (7,211 feet or 2,198 meters).[1] The prison was built to provide a secure and safe environment for prisoners, offer rehabilitation programs and vocational training, and prepare inmates for reintegration into society on release.[1]
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| Location | Kasungu, Malawi |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 14°20′S 34°20′E |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Maximum (male and female) |
| Capacity | 600 |
| Opened | 1920 |
| Managed by | Malawi Prison Service |
History
Formation
Dedza Prison was established in the 1920 during the colonial era of Nyasaland (now Malawi). The prison was part of the colonial administration's efforts to establish a formal criminal justice system in the region.[2]
Structures
The prison complex consists of several buildings, including cellblocks, dormitories, kitchen and dining areas, administrative offices, a hospital wing, a chapel, recreational spaces, and vocational training workshops.[3]
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