New criminal policy mandates inmate forest maintenance work

Monday, 27 July 2026AI summary
New criminal policy mandates inmate forest maintenance work
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The 2026-2028 Criminal Policy Law, which takes effect on September 1st, introduces new measures including the use of prison labor for clearing brush and forest maintenance. The legislation also grants police expanded powers to conduct searches in areas identified as having high-impact social crime.