THE Human Rights Commission (HRC) has expressed concern over the high cases of unlawful detention of suspects, stating that 150 out of the 193 cases it reviewed this week involved unlawful detention. Speaking at a media briefing, Friday, HRC Chairperson Dr Pamela Sambo said according to Section 33 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, suspects should only be kept in detention for up to 24 hours, thereafter they must be taken to court. “This week, the Commission held its inaugural Cases Review Meeting. A total of 193 cases were considered. Of all these, 148 cases were closed after having been effectively resolved, while 45 cases were recommended for further action to ensure remedies for the victims of human rights violations...