“Henceforth our prisoners will be working in our Agriculture sector while their sentences are reduced, our laws must represent African values” – Ibrahim Traoré

According to the new criminal law in Burkina Faso, prisoners and those awaiting sentences can work in agriculture, with a month of work equivalent to a three-month reduction in sentence.

A month of work equals 3 months off their sentence! This innovative approach prioritizes rehabilitation, agricultural development, and restorative justice.