Uerikua urges NCS to engage in Mental Health Bill debate

NAMPA

2025-10-16

WINDHOEK, 16 October 2025 - Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations Defence and Security James Uerikua (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 16 OCT (NAMPA) – The Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) has been urged to take an active interest in the ongoing parliamentary debate on the Mental Health Bill, as the proposed law has significant implications for the rehabilitation of offenders.
This call was made by the Chairperson of the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, James Uerikua, during the committee members’ courtesy visit t...

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