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Johannesburg, 24 October 2025 — The Vice-President of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Hon. Sylvia Lucas, has called for stronger parliamentary oversight of prisons to protect human rights, promote public health, and reinforce democratic accountability across the SADC region.

Speaking at the opening of a virtual consultation on the development of a SADC Model Law on Prison Oversight, Hon. Lucas emphasized that the initiative aligns with the region’s commitment to building humane, transparent, and health-conscious correctional systems.