Laurent Esso regrets lengthy ‘awaiting trials’ – Says Cameroon prisons are true reformation centers

By Doh James Sonkey The Minister of State, Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, Laurent Esso has said that prisons in Cameroon are preparation centres for social reintegration and academic excellence. The Minister was speaking last October 24 in Yaounde, as he chaired the annual meeting of Heads of Courts of Appeal and Regional Delegates of Penitentiary Administration. Laurent Esso said, “Prison is a place where detainees are prepared for social reintegration, once released. This preparation for social reintegration led us to the recruitment of staff specialised in agronomy, livestock and civil engineering within the Penitentiary Administration. This…