312 inmates freed on Christmas

JAKARTA (Jakarta Post) : As many as 312 inmates will be freed on good behavior on Christmas, official said Tuesday.

Elshinta radio reported another 7,500 inmates also received reductions in their sentences, ranging from 15 days to two months.

An official at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights said inmates must recorded good behavior during the past six months to receive the reduction, which is not applicable for those who are on death row or serving life terms.

Sentence reductions are usually granted to inmates in relation with Independence Day celebration in August and in any religious holidays including Idul Fitri and Christmas.