Indonesian Correctional Facilities Grant Christmas Remission to 15,235 Inmates

Nationwide Remission Implementation

The Directorate General of Corrections (Ditjenpas) under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights implemented a significant humanitarian gesture during Christmas 2025 by granting remission to 15,235 inmates across various correctional facilities in Indonesia ¹

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. This decision was made as part of the country's correctional system's efforts to provide relief to inmates during major religious holidays.

Details of Remission Implementation

Director General of Corrections, Mashudi, confirmed that the remission was carried out simultaneously across all technical implementation units (UPT), including both detention centers and correctional facilities ¹

. The total number of inmates receiving remission was 15,235 throughout Indonesia. In Jakarta alone, 610 inmates received remission, with five being released immediately after their sentence reduction ¹

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Significance of the Remission

The remission program is part of Indonesia's correctional system, aiming to provide a humanitarian gesture to inmates during significant religious holidays. The decision to grant remission reflects the system's focus on rehabilitation and reintegration into society. The simultaneous implementation across all facilities demonstrates the coordination and commitment of the correctional authorities.