Four Burkinabe students involved in examination malpractice have been sentenced to community service by the High Court (TGI) of Gaoua, located in the southwestern part of the country.
The offenders received community service terms ranging from 125 to 230 hours, which will benefit the local municipality.
In a press statement released on Thursday, the high court judge explained that this measure aims to provide these first-time offenders with an opportunity to reform while contributing to local development.
Instead of imposing a prison sentence that could severely impact the future of these young individuals and society, the court believes community service offers a chance for reparation and reintegration.
The Gaoua TGI emphasized that this decision is part of an approach to make justice more effective and meet societal expectations.
This approach illustrates the court’s intention to favor constructive sanctions over purely repressive ones, promoting a more rehabilitative form of justice.
This move aligns with the recent declaration by the transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on July 11, where he emphasized the need for a new model of justice, one that focuses on rehabilitation and constructive outcomes.
Report by Soleiman Kabore