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SENEGAL – A warning authority on the removal of the electronic bracelet

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The Assistant Director of Criminal Affairs and Pardons, Alassane Ndiaye, warned any offender who tried to remove or damage his electronic bracelet. He indicated that any act along these lines would be considered an escape offence.

‘The consequences of attempting to kidnap or damage the electronic bracelet is considered an escape offence,’ said Mr Ndiaye. this Friday, May 12, 2023 on the sidelines of the sharing and awareness activity on the electronic bracelet of the Ministry of Justice services with journalists and civil society.

As a result, this offence is punishable by imprisonment. And this is a sentence of “at least 6 months in prison,” said the deputy DG of Criminal Affairs and Graces in his presentation.

Ndiaye also noted that persons charged or convicted of “misappropriation of public funds and customs offences cannot be beneficiaries of electronic bracelet.”

“Persons prosecuted or convicted for the misappropriation of public funds or customs offences are obliged to a bond or a prior refund”, he said

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As a reminder, many inmates, after provisional release, wear electronic wristbands to monitor their movements.

       

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