Kingdom of Lesotho

Statistical Report
No 29: 2014

2012 CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

STATISTICS REPORT

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 Table of Contents Page
Contents ...................................................................................................................... i
List of Tables................................................................................................................ii
List of Figures ..............................................................................................................ii
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Population in Correctional Institutions.................................................................. 2
3.0 Persons Received in Correctional Institutions........................................................ 3
3.1 Trend in Persons Received by Quarter and Year ............................................. 3
3.2 Persons Received and Offences ....................................................................... 4
3.3 Persons Received, Place of Residence and Type of Offence .............................. 5
3.4 Persons Received, Type of Offence and Educational Attainment...................... 6
3.5 Persons Received and Number of Previous Convictions ................................... 7
3.6 Persons Received and Case Status.................................................................. 8
4.0 Demographic and Socio-Economic Characteristics of Persons Received .............. 11
4.1 Sex of Persons Received ................................................................................ 11
4.2 Age of Persons Received ................................................................................ 11
4.3 Place of Residence of Persons Received ......................................................... 12
4.4 Educational Attainment of Persons Received ................................................ 13
4.5 Offence and Marital Status of Persons Received ............................................ 14
5.0 Summary ............................................................................................................ 15
Annex……………........................................................................................................ 16

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List of Tables Page
Table 2.1: Population in Correctional Institutions by Year and Sex ............................. 2
Table 3.1: Number and Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Quarter
and Year .................................................................................................... 4
Table 3.2: Percentage distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence, 2012 ........ 4
Table 3.3: Percentage distribution of Persons Received by Place of Residence
and Type of Offence, 2012 .......................................................................... 6
Table 3.4: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Case Status, 2012 ............. 8
Table 3.5: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Correctional Institution
And Case Status, 2012 ............................................................................... 9
Table 3.6: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence and
Case, 2012 ............................................................................................... 10
Table 4.1: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Correctional Institution
and Sex, 2012 .......................................................................................... 11
Table 4.2: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Correctional Institution
and Age Group, 2012 ............................................................................... 12
Table 4.3: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Correctional Institution
and Educational Attainment, 2012........................................................... 13
Table 4.4: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence and
Marital Status, 2012 ............................................................................... 14

List of Figures Page

Figure 3.1: Percentage distribution of Persons Received in Correctional
Institutions, 2012 ..................................................................................... 3
Figure 3.2: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence and
Educational Attainment, 2012 .................................................................. 7
Figure 3.3: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Number of Previous
Convictions, 2012 ..................................................................................... 7
Figure 4.1: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Place of Residence,
2012 ........................................................................................... 13

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1.0 Introduction

This report presents statistics on demographic and socio-economic characteristics of

persons received in correctional institutions, total population, offences and type of
their disposal during the year 2012. These characteristics and offences may influence
policy or programme interventions that might provide solutions to reduce incidences
of crime in the country. Data on persons received is collected by Department of
Correctional Service from all correctional services institutions throughout the country
and forwarded to Bureau of Statistics for compiling, editing, tabulation and analysis.

There are eleven correctional services institutions in the country, one in each district
except in Maseru where there are two institutions namely, Central and Female
Correctional Institutions. While other correctional services institutions in the nine
districts receive both males and females, in Maseru, Central and Female Correctional
services Institutions admit only males and females respectively. There is also a
specialized institution called Juvenile Training Center (JTC) that keeps young
detainees (17 years and below). Its purpose is to rehabilitate these young detainees to
become law abiding, productive and socially accepted citizens of this country.

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2.0 Population in Correctional Institutions

This section deals with the number of persons detained in correctional services
institutions by year and sex as shown in Table 2.1. Generally, the total population
was highest in 2008 with 2,609. The same is observed among the males in 2008
where there were 2,529 males admitted in correctional services institutions. The
female population was highest in 2012 with 88 persons. In 2011 the lowest
population of 2,313 persons was recorded as compared to other four years. Generally,
the total population in correctional institutions had declined by 1.4 percent from
2008 to 2011. Similarly, male population had declined by 1.8 percent. On the other
hand, total female population has increased by 10.0 percent for the same period.

Table 2.1: Population in Correctional Institutions by Year (2008 to 2012) and Sex
Correctional Institution 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Central 888 827 829 810 905
Juvenile 57 60 68 41 50
Female 42 41 47 64 68
Berea 185 162 172 133 164
Leribe 386 367 349 284 276
Botha-Bothe 120 137 107 101 82
Mokhotlong 71 81 65 59 68
Thaba-Tseka 112 137 135 119 161
Qacha's Nek 80 80 78 68 87
Quthing 103 97 101 88 118
Mohale's Hoek 429 428 410 379 406
Mafeteng 136 153 165 167 187
Total 2,609 2,570 2,526 2,313 2,572
Female 80 73 68 80 88
Male 2,529 2,497 2,458 2,233 2,484

Furthermore, the table indicates that Central Correctional Services Institution had
the largest population for the given period, reaching peak in 2012 with 905 detainees.
Although Mohale’s Hoek and Leribe Correctional Services Institutions followed, their
populations had declined by 11.7 and 26.4 percent respectively from 2008 to 2011
and to 2012 respectively. Between 2011 and 2012, total population in Thaba-Tseka
and Quthing Correctional Services Institutions increased by 35.3 and 34.5 percent
respectively whereas in Botha-Bothe Correctional Services Institution it declined by
18.8 percent.

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3.0 Persons Received in Correctional Institutions

This section focuses on the percentage distribution of persons received in each

correctional institution as depicted in Figure 3.1. Central Correctional Services
Institution accounted for 30.6 percent of the total population received. Leribe and
Mafeteng Correctional Services Institutions followed with 14.1 and 11.5 percent
respectively.

Figure 3.1: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions - 2012

3.1 Trend in Persons Received by Quarters

Quarterly trend analysis of persons received in correctional services institutions by

year was explored therefore; Table 3.1 shows the number and percentage distribution
of persons received by quarter and years from 2008 to 2012. The highest number of
persons received was observed in 2009 with 4,883 persons while the lowest number
was received in 2012 at 3,897 persons. Generally, the total number of persons
received in correctional services institutions has declined by 18.9 percent from 2008
to 2012. In 2008 and 2011, the largest percentage of persons was received in the
fourth quarter with 27.5 and 26.1 percent whereas in 2010 and 2012 the persons
received constituted 29.0 and 28.0 percent respectively, during the third quarter. The
total number of persons received in correctional services institutions declined by 7.3
percent from 2011 to 2012.

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Table 3.1: Number and Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Quarter and Year (2008 to
2012)
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Quarter
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent

First 1,194 24.9 1,331 27.3 1,054 24.5 1,080 25.7 951 24.4
Second 1,096 22.8 1,213 24.8 953 22.1 982 23.3 829 21.3

Third 1,192 24.8 1,199 24.6 1,250 29.0 1,047 24.9 1,090 28.0
Fourth 1,321 27.5 1,140 23.3 1,050 24.4 1,096 26.1 1,027 26.3
Total 4,803 100.0 4,883 100.0 4,307 100.0 4,205 100.0 3,897 100.0

3.2 Persons Received and Offences

This section focuses on the type of offences committed by persons received in
correctional institutions. Number and percentage distribution of persons received by
type of offence in 2012 is shown in Table 3.2. The table indicates that the most
common offence was Murder with 27.2 percent. It was followed by Sexual Offence and
House Breaking with 16.6 and 8.8 percent respectively. Assault GBH was the fourth
highest type of offence with 7.4 percent.

Table 3.2: Number and Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence - 2012
Type of Offence Number Percentage

Murder 1,059 27.2

Sexual Offence 648 16.6
House Breaking 341 8.8
Assault GBH 288 7.4
Stock Theft 197 5.1
Dagga Proclamation 172 4.4
Road Traffic Act 150 3.8
Armed Robbery 145 3.7

Attempted Murder 119 3.1

Arms and ammunition 95 2.4
Robbery 80 2.1
Internal Security 58 1.5
Dangerous Medicine 52 1.3
Common Assault 42 1.1

Contempt of Court 40 1.0

Malicious Damage 38 1.0

Arson 28 0.7
Motor Vehicle Theft 26 0.7
Fraud 26 0.7
Abduction 25 0.6
Concealment of Childbirth 22 0.6
Other Offences 246 6.3
Total 3,897 100.0
For comprehensive list of “Other Offences” refer to Table E in the Annex.

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Besides Other Offences which is the combination of all other offences which were not
included in the list, the types of offence that are not common are as follows: Arson,
Motor Vehicle Theft, Fraud, Abduction and Concealment of Childbirth with the
percentages less than one.

3.3 Persons Received, Place of Residence and Type of Offence

This section focuses on persons received, place of residence and the type of offence.
Offences are categorized into three broad types which are: Offence Against Person,
Offence Against Property and Other Offences. Offence Against Person category
includes offences such as Assault (Common and GBH), Threats, Poisoning, Suicide,
Murder, Attempted Murder, Culpable Homicide, Infanticide, Concealment of
Childbirth, Abortion, Abduction, Unlawful Detention, Sexual Offence, Indecency in
Children, Bestiality, Prostitution and Public Indecency. Offence Against Property
category includes among others Common Theft, Motor Vehicle Theft, Stock Theft,
Robbery, Armed Robbery, House Breaking, Criminal Trespass, Receiving Stolen
Property, Fraud, Extortion, Forgery, False Statement, Damage to Property and Arson.
The category of Other Offences comprises of all other offences which are not classified
in the aforementioned categories.

The percentage distribution of persons received in correctional services institutions

by place of residence and type of offence is presented in Table 3.3. A large percentage
of persons received (59.7 percent) were reported to have committed Offence Against
Person, followed by Offence Against Property and Other Offences with 30.1 and 10.2
percent respectively. Moreover, the table indicates that Offence Against Person
constituted the highest percentages in all the districts, as they range from 52.0 in
Mokhotlong to 68.7 percent in Qacha’s Nek. The second highest percentages were for
Offence Against Property. The majority of persons received in correctional services
institutions from outside the country, were imprisoned because of Offence Against
Property at 52.6 percent. This percentage was followed by the one for Other Offences
which constituted 31.6 percent.

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Table 3.3: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Place of Residence and Type of Offence
- 2012
Residence Offence Against Person Offence Against Property Other Offences Total

Botha-Bothe 64.1 30.7 5.2 100.0

Leribe 58.4 32.5 9.1 100.0
Berea 58.1 25.5 16.4 100.0
Maseru 57.8 27.6 14.5 100.0
Mafeteng 67.9 27.9 4.2 100.0
Mohale's Hoek 64.5 30.9 4.6 100.0
Quthing 57.9 37.4 4.7 100.0
Qacha's Nek 68.7 21.7 9.6 100.0
Mokhotlong 52.0 39.2 8.8 100.0
Thaba-Tseka 59.5 32.4 8.0 100.0
Outside Lesotho 15.8 52.6 31.6 100.0
Total 59.7 30.1 10.2 100.0

3.4 Persons Received, Type of Offence and Educational Attainment

This section discusses persons received in correctional services institutions, their

educational attainment and type of offence. As a result, the percentage distribution of
persons received by type of offence and educational attainment is portrayed in Figure
3.2. Generally, the figure demonstrates that Offence Against Person was the most
common type irrespective of the level of education. In addition, the results show that
persons with No Education and Primary education had highest proportions under
this category with 67.1 and 63.2 percent respectively. Moreover, for all levels, Offence
Against Property followed with proportions ranging from 26.0 (No Education) to 34.7
(High School). On the other hand, the percentages for Other Offences were the least,
for instance persons with Tertiary Education constituted 25.0 percent while persons
with No Education had 6.9 percent.

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Figure 3.2: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence and Educational
Attainment - 2012

3.5 Persons Received and Number of Previous Convictions

Information on number of times persons received have been convicted before was
recorded, therefore, Figure 3.3 depicts percentage distribution of persons received by
number of convictions prior to the year 2012. There are four categories in this regard
which are: Nil (never been convicted), Once (convicted once), Twice (convicted twice)
and More than Twice (convicted three times or more). Majority of persons (88.5
percent) received have never been convicted before the year 2012, while less than one
percent of persons received have been convicted more than twice.

Figure 3.3: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Number of Previous Convictions - 2012

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3.6 Persons Received and Case Status

The status of the cases for the persons received in correctional services institutions
are as follows: discharged, remanded or sentenced. Persons discharged consist of
those who are acquitted or those whose cases have been withdrawn. Remanded
persons are those released on own recognizance, who had paid bail and those in
detention awaiting their trials. Sentenced persons can either serve their sentence in
correctional services institutions, pay fine or their sentence be suspended.

Table 3.4 presents the percentage distribution of persons received by status of the
case in 2012. The table indicates that majority of persons received were remanded
constituting 66.6 percent while 32.8 percent were sentenced and those who were
discharged constituted only 0.6 percent. The table further shows that 38.7 percent of
persons received had paid bail, whereas, 24.5 percent was awaiting their trials whilst
they are in detention. The table also illustrates that 28.5 percent of received persons
were serving their sentences in correctional institutions.

Table 3.4: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Case Status - 2012

Case Status Number Percentage
Discharged
Case Withdrawn 13 0.3
Acquitted 10 0.3
Remanded
Released on Own Recognizance 132 3.4
Bail Paid 1,510 38.7
Detention 954 24.5
Sentenced
Released on Suspension 32 0.8
Fine Paid 137 3.5
Less than 1 Year 197 5.1
1 Year but Less than 5 Years 528 13.5
5 Years but Less than 10 Years 182 4.7
10 Years and Above 202 5.2
Total 3,897 100.0

Analysis on the proportion of persons received who were discharged, remanded or

sentenced in each correctional services institution was done. Table 3.5 highlights the
percentage distribution of persons received by correctional services institution and
case status in 2012. In general, the table shows that majority of persons received in
correctional services institutions in the country were remanded (66.6 percent) and
32.8 percent were sentenced. In Botha-Bothe, the largest proportion of 80.9 percent
was on Remand. In addition, a large proportion of persons received in JTC and
Female Correctional Services Institution were sentenced with 51.6 and 58.7 percent

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respectively. No persons were discharged in JTC, Botha-Bothe, Female and
Mokhotlong Correctional Services Institutions in 2012.

Table 3.5: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Correctional Institution and Case
Status - 2012

Correctional institution Discharged Remanded Sentenced Total

Botha-Bothe 0.0 80.9 19.1 100.0

Leribe 0.4 71.6 28.0 100.0
Berea 1.0 64.5 34.5 100.0
Central 0.3 68.2 31.5 100.0
Female 0.0 41.3 58.7 100.0
JTC 0.0 48.4 51.6 100.0
Mafeteng 0.4 56.4 43.2 100.0
Mohale's Hoek 2.3 62.3 35.4 100.0
Quthing 1.2 73.7 25.1 100.0
Qacha's Nek 1.7 58.3 40.0 100.0
Mokhotlong 0.0 60.4 39.6 100.0
Thaba-Tseka 0.6 74.3 25.1 100.0
Total 0.6 66.6 32.8 100.0

Persons in correctional services institutions who were discharged, remanded and

sentenced were further analyzed according to the type of offence. Therefore, Table 3.6
displays the percentage distribution of persons received by type of offence and case
status in 2012. Majority of persons received who were reported to have committed
Murder and Attempted Murder were on remand with 94.1 and 88.2 percent
respectively. A large proportion of persons who were reported to have committed
Internal Security and Concealment of Childbirth were sentenced with 81.0 and 81.8
percent respectively. The offences with zeros under “Discharged” mean that no person
was discharged for committing such offence.

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Table 3.6: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence and Case Status - 2012
Type of Offence Discharged Remanded Sentenced Total
Murder 0.0 94.1 5.9 100.0
Sexual Offence 1.1 60.2 38.7 100.0
House Breaking 0.3 50.7 49.0 100.0
Assault GBH 1.4 65.3 33.3 100.0
Stock Theft 0.5 68.5 31.0 100.0
Dagga Proclamation 0.6 43.6 55.8 100.0
Road Traffic Act 0.7 40.0 59.3 100.0
Armed Robbery 0.0 77.2 22.8 100.0
Attempted Murder 0.0 88.2 11.8 100.0
Arms and ammunition 1.1 32.6 66.3 100.0
Robbery 2.5 51.3 46.3 100.0
Internal Security 0.0 19.0 81.0 100.0
Dangerous Medicine 0.0 23.1 76.9 100.0
Common Assault 0.0 52.4 47.6 100.0
Contempt of Court 0.0 75.0 25.0 100.0
Malicious Damage 0.0 52.6 47.4 100.0
Arson 0.0 78.6 21.4 100.0
Motor Vehicle Theft 7.7 30.8 61.5 100.0
Fraud 0.0 65.4 34.6 100.0
Abduction 0.0 80.0 20.0 100.0
Concealment of Childbirth 0.0 18.2 81.8 100.0
Other Offences 1.2 50.0 48.8 100.0
Total 0.6 66.6 32.8 100.0

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4.0 Demographic and Socio-economic Characteristics of Persons
Received

This section presents the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of persons

received in correctional services institutions. These entail the variables such as sex,
age, place of residence, educational attainment and marital status.

4.1 Sex of Persons Received

This section focuses on sex distribution of the persons received in correctional
services institutions therefore; Table 4.1 presents the percentage distribution of
persons received in correctional services institutions and sex in 2012.The table shows
that the majority of persons received in correctional services institutions were males
(94.5 percent) while females accounted for only 5.5 percent. Except for Central and
Female Correctional Services Institutions which receive only males and females
respectively. The table further shows that in all correctional services institutions
which receive both sexes, there were high proportions (more than 90 percent) of
males. However, for the year 2012, in JTC and Mohale’s Hoek Correctional Services
Institutions there were no females received. Berea Correctional Services Institution
received 7.5 percent of females while proportions of females in other correctional
services institutions range from 0.8 to 6.0 percent.

Table 4.1: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received in Correctional Services Institution and
Sex - 2012
Correctional Institution Male Female Total
Botha-Bothe 94.7 5.3 100.0
Leribe 94.0 6.0 100.0
Berea 92.5 7.5 100.0
Central 100.0 0.0 100.0
Female 0.0 100.0 100.0
JTC 100.0 0.0 100.0
Mafeteng 94.0 6.0 100.0
Mohale's Hoek 100.0 0.0 100.0
Quthing 97.0 3.0 100.0
Qacha's Nek 99.2 0.8 100.0
Mokhotlong 98.6 1.4 100.0
Thaba-Tseka 94.2 5.8 100.0
Total 94.5 5.5 100.0

4.2 Age of Persons Received

Classification of Persons received by correctional services institution and age group

was explored and it is presented in Table 4.2. Generally, more than half (51.5
percent) of persons received in correctional services institutions were in the age group

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21 to 30 years. The similar pattern was observed in each correctional services
institution, apart from Female, Quthing, Mokhotlong and Thaba-Tseka Correctional
Institutions with less than 50.0 percent of persons received in this age group.
Majority of persons (67.7 percent) received in JTC were in the age group 15 to 20
years. The least proportion (0.4 percent) of persons received was less than 15 years
old and they were received in JTC, Female and Mafeteng Correctional Services
Institutions with 32.3, 2.2 and 0.2 percent respectively.

Table 4.2: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received in Correctional Services Institution and
Age Group - 2012
More
Correctional Institution Less Than 15 15 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50 than 50 Total
Botha-Bothe 0.0 7.4 59.6 19.7 9.0 4.3 100.0
Leribe 0.0 13.8 50.9 25.6 5.3 4.4 100.0
Berea 0.0 10.7 56.4 22.1 5.5 5.2 100.0
Central 0.0 12.1 54.2 25.2 5.6 2.9 100.0
Female 2.2 23.9 38.0 20.7 7.6 7.6 100.0
JTC 32.3 67.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0
Mafeteng 0.2 21.5 51.5 18.8 5.8 2.2 100.0
Mohale's Hoek 0.0 19.9 51.7 18.5 7.0 3.0 100.0
Quthing 0.0 25.7 44.3 24.6 1.8 3.6 100.0
Qacha's Nek 0.0 9.2 54.2 25.0 10.0 1.7 100.0
Mokhotlong 0.0 10.1 46.0 32.4 9.4 2.2 100.0
Thaba-Tseka 0.6 9.9 47.2 28.5 7.7 6.1 100.0
Total 0.4 14.6 51.5 23.7 6.2 3.6 100.0

4.3 Place of Residence of Persons Received

Distribution of persons received in correctional services institutions and place of

residence was also explored as depicted in Figure 4.1. Persons received are either
from Lesotho or from abroad. Those who reside within the country are classified by
districts while those from abroad are grouped under the category Outside Lesotho.

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Figure 4.1: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Place of Residence - 2012

According to Figure 4.1, approximately one quarter (25.3 percent) of persons received
in 2012 resided in Maseru. This was followed by Leribe and Mafeteng with 15.0 and
12.8 percent respectively. The least percentage (1.5 percent) of persons received was
residing Outside Lesotho.

4.4 Educational Attainment of Persons Received

Education reduces chances of incarceration. Information on highest level of education

attained is important in determining the relationship between the level of education
and the type of offence committed. Table 4.3 illustrates percentage distribution of
persons received by correctional services institution and educational attainment in
2012. Five categories of educational attainment were adopted and they are as follows:
No Education, Primary (Standard 1-7), Secondary (Form 1-3), High School (Form 4-5)
and Tertiary.

Table 4.3: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Correctional Institution and

Educational Attainment - 2012

Correctional Institution No Education Primary Secondary High School Tertiary Total

Butha-Buthe 11.7 58.0 19.1 9.6 1.6 100.0
Leribe 11.3 52.2 23.8 11.8 0.9 100.0
Berea 7.8 62.9 19.5 7.8 2.0 100.0
Central 11.9 43.5 23.1 17.5 4.0 100.0
Female 1.1 43.5 34.8 7.6 13.0 100.0
JTC 12.9 61.3 25.8 0.0 0.0 100.0
Mafeteng 16.6 62.4 12.8 7.8 0.4 100.0
Mohale's Hoek 21.2 55.3 16.2 6.6 0.7 100.0
Quthing 19.8 46.1 22.2 8.4 3.6 100.0
Qacha's Nek 34.2 48.3 9.2 7.5 0.8 100.0
Mokhotlong 28.8 51.8 11.5 7.9 0.0 100.0
Thaba-Tseka 33.1 51.4 10.5 4.1 0.8 100.0
Total 16.1 51.4 19.2 11.0 2.3 100.0

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Notably, more than half (51.4 percent) of persons received reported to have attained
primary education, followed by persons with Secondary and No Education with 19.2
and 16.1 percent respectively. Among the correctional services institutions, Central
Correctional Services Institution received a large proportion (17.5 percent) of persons
with High School Education while Female Correctional Institution also received the
13.0 percent of persons with Tertiary Education.

4.5 Offence and Marital Status of Persons Received

This section focuses on the persons received in correctional services institutions, type
of offence and marital status as highlighted in Table 4.4. Marital status was
categorized only into two options: Single and Married categories. The table shows that
58.4 percent of persons received were single. The most common types of offences
among the single persons were Murder, Sexual Offence and House Breaking with
24.9, 19.7 and 11.3 percent respectively. The similar pattern was observed with
married persons however, the third most common type of offence was Assault GBH
with 6.5 percent.

Table 4.4: Percentage Distribution of Persons Received by Type of Offence and Marital Status -
2012
Type of Offence Single Married Total
Murder 24.9 30.4 27.2
Sexual Offence 19.7 12.3 16.6
House Breaking 11.3 5.2 8.8
Assault GBH 8.0 6.5 7.4
Stock Theft 4.4 6.0 5.1
Dagga Proclamation 4.4 4.4 4.4
Road Traffic Act 3.3 4.7 3.8
Armed Robbery 3.5 4.1 3.7
Attempted Murder 2.2 4.3 3.1
Arms and Ammunition 1.6 3.6 2.4
Robbery 2.6 1.3 2.1
Internal Security 1.1 2.0 1.5
Dangerous Medicine 0.9 2.0 1.3
Penal Code 1.1 1.4 1.2
Common Assault 1.4 0.7 1.1
Contempt of Court 0.9 1.2 1.0
Malicious Damage 1.1 0.9 1.0
Arson 0.8 0.6 0.7
Motor Vehicle Theft 0.8 0.5 0.7
Fraud 0.4 1.0 0.7
Abduction 0.7 0.5 0.6
Concealment of Childbirth 0.5 0.7 0.6
Others 5.7 7.2 6.3
Total (N) 2,274 1,623 3,897
Total (%) 58.4 41.6 100.0

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5.0 Summary

Total population in correctional services institutions had been decreasing from 2008
to 2012. Total number of persons received had declined from 2008 to 2012. Among
the correctional services institutions, Central Correctional Institution received the
largest proportion of persons. The most common types of offence among the persons
received in correctional services were Murder, Sexual Offence and House Breaking.
More than half of persons received were reported to have committed Offence Against
Person irrespective of level of education. Majority of persons received reported to have
never been convicted before.

Two thirds of persons received were remanded. Majority of persons received were
discharged by bail. Majority of persons who were reported to have committed murder
and attempted murder were remanded. A large proportion of persons received were
males. Majority of persons received were in the age group 21 – 30 years. Majority of
persons received were residing in Maseru. More than half of persons received reported
to have attained primary education. The most common types of offence among the
single persons received were: Murder, Sexual Offence and House Breaking while
married persons Murder, Sexual offence and Assault GBH were more common.

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Annex

Table A: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Quarter - 2012

Quarter Number
First 951
Second 829
Third 1,090
Fourth 1,027
Total 3,897

Table B: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions - 2012

Correctional institution Number

Botha-Bothe 188
Leribe 550
Berea 307
Central 1,192
Female 92
JTC 31
Mafeteng 447

Mohale's Hoek 302

Quthing 167

Qacha's Nek 120

Mokhotlong 139

Thaba-Tseka 362
Total 3,897

Table C: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Educational Attainment -

2012
Educational Attainment Number

No Education 627
Primary 2,005
Secondary 750
High School 427
Tertiary 88
Total 3,897

Table D: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Age Group - 2012

Age Group Number
Less Than 15 15
15 – 20 570
21 – 30 2,006
31 – 40 924
41 – 50 240
Above 50 142
Total 3,897

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Table E: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Type of Offence - 2012
Type of Offence Number

Murder 1,059
Sexual Offence 648
House Breaking 341
Assault GBH 288
Stock Theft 197
Dagga Proclamation 172
Road Traffic Act 150
Armed Robbery 145

Attempted Murder 119

Arms and ammunition 95
Robbery 80
Internal Security 58
Dangerous Medicine 52

Common Assault 42
Contempt of Court 40

Malicious Damage 38
Others 80
Arson 28
Motor Vehicle Theft 26
Fraud 26
Abduction 25

Concealment of Childbirth 22

Culpable Homicide 19
Abusive Language 18
Child Protection Act 17
Counterfeit Currency 16
Proclamation No. 3 of 1943 15

Allies Control 12
Defeating Justice 9

Police Service Act 8

Failure of Payment 6

Kidnapping 6
Abortion 5
Forgery 5

Labour Code Order 5

Infanticide 3

Unlawful migration 3

Bribery 2

Public Health Order 2

Human Trafficking 2

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Extortion 2
Civil Imprisonment 2
Precious Stone 2
Bestiality 2
Perjury 1
Sabotage 1
Land Act 1
Escaping Custody 1
Violation of Grave 1
Total 3,897

Table F: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Place of Residence - 2012

Residence Number

Botha-Bothe 153
Leribe 584
Berea 463
Maseru 984
Mafeteng 499

Mohale's Hoek 327

Quthing 171
Qacha's Nek 115

Mokhotlong 171
Thaba-Tseka 373
Outside Lesotho 57
Total 3,897

Table G: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Sex - 2012

Sex Number
Male 3,683
Female 214

Total 3,897

Table H: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Marital status - 2012

Marital Status Number

Single 2,274
Married 1,623

Total 3,897

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Table I: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Case Status - 2012
Disposal Number
Bail Paid 1,510
Fine Paid 137
Released on Own Recognizance 132
Acquitted 10
Released on Suspension 32
Case Withdrawn 13
On Remand 954
Less than 1 Year 197
1 Year but Less than 5 Years 528
5 Years but Less than 10 Years 182
10 Years and Above 202
Total 3,897

Table J: Number of Persons Received by Correctional Institution and Educational Attainment -

2012
No High
Correctional Institution Education Primary Secondary School Tertiary Total
Botha-Bothe 22 109 36 18 3 188
Leribe 62 287 131 65 5 550
Berea 24 193 60 24 6 307
Central 142 518 275 209 48 1,192
Female 1 40 32 7 12 92
JTC 4 19 8 0 0 31
Mafeteng 74 279 57 35 2 447
Mohale's Hoek 64 167 49 20 2 302
Quthing 33 77 37 14 6 167
Qacha's Nek 41 58 11 9 1 120
Mokhotlong 40 72 16 11 0 139
Thaba-Tseka 120 186 38 15 3 362
Total 627 2,005 750 427 88 3,897

Table K: Number of Persons Received by Correctional Institution and Sex - 2012

Correctional Institution Male Female Total
Botha-Bothe 178 10 188
Leribe 517 33 550
Berea 284 23 307
Central 1,192 0 1,192
Female 0 92 92
JTC 31 0 31
Mafeteng 420 27 447
Mohale's Hoek 302 0 302
Quthing 162 5 167
Qacha's Nek 119 1 120
Mokhotlong 137 2 139
Thaba-Tseka 341 21 362
Total 3,683 214 3,897

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Table L: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Age Group and Sex - 2012
Age Group Male Female Total

Less Than 15 13 2 15
15 - 20 530 40 570
21 - 30 1,921 85 2,006
31 - 40 876 48 924
41 - 50 220 20 240
Above 50 123 19 142
Total 3,683 214 3,897

Table M: Number of Persons Received by Correctional Institution and Age Group - 2012
Correctional Less Than Above
Institution 15 15 - 20 21 - 30 31 - 40 41 - 50 50 Total
Botha-Bothe 0 14 112 37 17 8 188
Leribe 0 76 280 141 29 24 550
Berea 0 33 173 68 17 16 307
Central 0 144 646 300 67 35 1,192
Female 2 22 35 19 7 7 92
JTC 10 21 0 0 0 0 31
Mafeteng 1 96 230 84 26 10 447
Mohale's Hoek 0 60 156 56 21 9 302
Quthing 0 43 74 41 3 6 167
Qacha's Nek 0 11 65 30 12 2 120
Mokhotlong 0 14 64 45 13 3 139
Thaba-Tseka 2 36 171 103 28 22 362
Total 15 570 2,006 924 240 142 3,897

Table N: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Place of Residence and Type
of Offence - 2012
Residence Offence Against Person Offence Against Property Other Offences Total
Botha-Bothe 98 47 8 153
Leribe 341 190 53 584
Berea 269 118 76 463
Maseru 569 272 143 984
Mafeteng 339 139 21 499
Mohale's Hoek 211 101 15 327
Quthing 99 64 8 171
Qacha's Nek 79 25 11 115
Mokhotlong 89 67 15 171
Thaba-Tseka 222 121 30 373
Outside Lesotho 9 30 18 57
Total 2,325 1,174 398 3,897

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Table O: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Type of Offence and Marital
Status - 2012
Type of Offence Single Married Total
Murder 566 493 1,059
Sexual Offence 449 199 648
House Breaking 256 85 341
Assault GBH 182 106 288
Stock Theft 100 97 197
Dagga Proclamation 101 71 172
Road Traffic Act 74 76 150
Armed Robbery 79 66 145
Attempted Murder 49 70 119
Arms and ammunition 36 59 95
Robbery 59 21 80
Internal Security 25 33 58
Dangerous Medicine 20 32 52
Common Assault 31 11 42
Contempt of Court 20 20 40
Malicious Damage 24 14 38
Arson 19 9 28
Motor Vehicle Theft 18 8 26
Fraud 9 17 26
Abduction 17 8 25
Concealment of Childbirth 11 11 22
Other Offences 129 117 246
Total 2,274 1,623 3,897

Table P: Number of Persons Received by Correctional Institution and Case Status - 2012
Correctional Institution Discharged Remanded Sentenced Total
Botha-Bothe 0 152 36 188
Leribe 2 394 154 550
Berea 3 198 106 307
Central 3 813 376 1,192
Female 0 38 54 92
JTC 0 15 16 31
Mafeteng 2 252 193 447
Mohale's Hoek 7 188 107 302
Quthing 2 123 42 167
Qacha's Nek 2 70 48 120
Mokhotlong 0 84 55 139
Thaba-Tseka 2 269 91 362
Total 23 2,596 1,278 3,897

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Table Q: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Educational Attainment and
Type of Offence - 2012
Offence Against Offence Against
Educational Attainment Person Property Other Offences Total
No Education 421 163 43 627
Primary 1,267 585 153 2,005
Secondary 396 249 105 750
High School 204 148 75 427
Tertiary 37 29 22 88
Total 2,325 1,174 398 3,897

Table R: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institution by Type of Offence and Case
Status - 2012
Type of Offence Discharged Remanded Sentenced Total
Murder 0 997 62 1,059
Sexual Offence 7 390 251 648
House Breaking 1 173 167 341
Assault GBH 4 188 96 288
Stock Theft 1 135 61 197
Dagga Proclamation 1 75 96 172
Road Traffic Act 1 60 89 150
Armed Robbery 0 112 33 145
Attempted Murder 0 105 14 119
Arms and ammunition 1 31 63 95
Robbery 2 41 37 80
Internal Security 0 11 47 58
Dangerous Medicine 0 12 40 52
Common Assault 0 22 20 42
Contempt of Court 0 30 10 40
Malicious Damage 0 20 18 38
Arson 0 22 6 28
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 8 16 26
Fraud 0 17 9 26
Abduction 0 20 5 25
Concealment of Childbirth 0 4 18 22
Other Offences 3 123 120 246
Total 23 2,596 1,278 3,897

Table S: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Number of Previous

Convictions - 2012
Previous Convictions Number
Nil 3,449
Once 362
Twice 57
More Than Twice 29
Total 3,897

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Table T: Number of Persons Received in Correctional Institutions by Type of Offence and Case Status - 2012
1 Year 5 Years More
Less but Less but Less than
Bail Fine Released Released on Case On than 1 than 5 than 10 10
Offence Paid Paid on O/R Acquitted Suspension Withdrawn Remand Year Years Years Years Total
Murder 651 4 40 0 0 0 306 1 16 26 15 1,059
Sexual Offence 169 4 17 7 4 0 204 4 31 68 140 648
House Breaking 73 11 5 0 3 1 95 17 105 21 10 341
Assault GBH 120 16 8 0 7 4 60 11 55 6 1 288
Stock Theft 72 1 11 0 1 1 52 4 39 11 5 197
Dagga Proclamation 52 9 7 0 2 1 16 28 50 4 3 172
Road Traffic Act 41 24 7 0 1 1 12 40 23 0 1 150
Armed Robbery 54 1 0 0 0 0 58 0 16 9 7 145
Attempted Murder 70 0 4 0 0 0 31 0 6 4 4 119
Arms and ammunition 22 15 0 0 0 1 9 4 40 4 0 95
Robbery 20 0 4 2 2 0 17 4 17 8 6 80
Internal Security 8 7 1 0 0 0 2 16 23 1 0 58
Dangerous Medicine 9 17 0 0 0 0 3 6 15 2 0 52
Common Assault 11 3 0 0 0 0 11 9 8 0 0 42
Contempt of Court 13 4 14 0 0 0 3 6 0 0 0 40
Malicious Damage 10 1 0 0 0 0 10 5 10 0 2 38
Arson 10 0 1 0 3 0 11 1 2 0 0 28
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 1 1 0 0 2 5 3 7 1 4 26
Fraud 10 3 1 0 0 0 6 0 3 2 1 26
Abduction 14 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 2 2 1 25
Concealment of
Childbirth 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 7 5 1 0 22
Other Offences 76 11 9 1 9 2 38 31 55 12 2 246
Total 1,510 137 132 10 32 13 954 197 528 182 202 3,897

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