UN Committee Against Torture: Nearly 3,000 People in Remand, Mauritius Criticized

The issue of provisional detention continues to spark a debate that extends beyond just the prison system. Indeed, the United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) – in its observations from June 2025 – indicates that 48.7% of the prison population is in provisional detention. The UN body links this situation to delays in police investigations, which contribute to the prolonged duration of remand detention.

In absolute numbers, nearly 3,000 people are...