mauritius crime 2011

Mauritius: Crime and punishment - Are harsher sentences for rape justified?

AllAfrica.com
This social background is the root of much evil in Mauritius. I say "no" to harsher punishment, but I say "yes" to some sort of compensation for the victims. This social background is the root of much evil in Mauritius. Alcohol and drugs are two underlying factors behind the atrocious crimes we have witnessed in recent years.
Punishment for atrocious crimes and rape has lately been made harsher. I do not see how much harsher we can make the law," says lawyer Yousouf Mohamed.

Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam told Parliament Tuesday that crime statistics had gone down in the Island from 49,111 in 2008 to 44,914 in 2009, representing a decrease of 8.5 per cent.

Ramgoolam stated that his government's priority was the security of the population.
"We want a safe and secure society," he declared, before mentioning the on-going police reforms and the measures implemented recently to combat criminality in general.

Generally, Mauritians are a law-abiding people. English is spoken at all police stations in Mauritius but recently some tourists have complained that officers have been reluctant to help. In cases of theft ensure you have documentation for insurance purposes.