Serbaz Fariq Ahmed Any society that considers itself committed to the rule of law and justice must regard the protection of its citizens’ lives as one of its most important foundations. For this reason, even a detainee who is guilty of a crime still retains the right to life, to good health, and to the protection of their dignity. No authority has the right to strip these rights away. Any shortcoming in upholding these rights can become a cause for weakening public trust and increasing doubt about the implementation of law and democracy. In recent times, the issue of torture, death, and the suspicious killing of some detainees has become a serious matter of concern and attention for citizens and human rights organisations. Such incidents further undermine public confidence in security institutions and raise important questions about the credibility of the justice system. When questions arise about the cause of the torture or death of a detainee, a transparent and independent investigation must be carried out by the judicial council and security agencies, so that the truth is made clear to the people; not concealed behind an unconvincing scenario. Human rights organisations, monitoring institutions, and parliamentarians must also play their role in ensuring that prisons are run according to international standards and that the rights of detainees are not violated within them, there must be continuous and transparent oversight. This is so that international law can help reduce violations and protect the rights of detainees. Protecting the lives of detainees should not be seen merely as an issue confined to prisons;rather, it must be made a measure of the level of justice and respect for human rights within society as a whole. Post navigation A Red Light Must Be Raised Against the KDP and PUK..!