With reference to “Model Prisons Act, 2023” consider the following statements:1.The Act proposes separate accommodation for women prisoners and transgender prisoners.2.It provides for video conferencing with the courts and scientific and technological interventions in prisons as part of reforming prison management.3.The Act includes the provision that allows the use of mobile phones by the prison inmates.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to “Model Prisons Act, 2023” consider the following statements:
1.The Act proposes separate accommodation for women prisoners and transgender prisoners.
2.It provides for video conferencing with the courts and scientific and technological interventions in prisons as part of reforming prison management.
3.The Act includes the provision that allows the use of mobile phones by the prison inmates.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The Act proposes separate accommodation for women prisoners and transgender prisoners. It provides for video conferencing with the courts and scientific and technological interventions in prisons as part of reforming prison management.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Model Prisons Act has a provision for punishment of prisoners and jail staff for use of prohibited items like mobile phones etc. in jails.

Source: The Times of India

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