Phnom Penh: In the first six months of 2026, 1,897 prisoners participated in non-formal education programs, life skills programs, and self-improvement competitions, including 167 women.
They were assessed as having reformed themselves and behaved well, and some were prepared to be put on a list to request sentence reduction and pardon. According to the report of the General Department of Prisons, Ministry of Interior.
At the same time, 1,712 prisoners participated in short-term vocational training programs on various skills organized by the unit itself and with the support of the National Center and partner organizations.
In particular, the General Department of Prisons has put in place strict measures to prevent and control infectious diseases and pay close attention to patients with vulnerable diseases such as heart disease, mental disorders, and prisoners without dependent relatives.
The report shows that by strengthening prison health post services and improving the quality of food, in the first half of this year, cases of emergency or referral of prisoners to external hospitals, as well as the death rate, Overall, there has been a significant decrease.
Please note that to date, there are a total of 67,677 prisoners nationwide, including 4,530 women, including 22% of accused, 10% of accused, 37% of convicted, and 31% of convicts.
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