THE PENAL SERVITUDE IN DR CONGO :

In the Democratic Republic of Congo penal servitude is the most common means used by the state to combat crime and maintain public order. In addition to the many cases where it is used alone or in conjunction with other penalties it replaces the death penalty in cases where extenuating circumstances are admitted and the penalty of a fine for failure to pay within the legal deadline. In the latter case it is called subsidiary penal servitude. It also replaces the penalty of hard labor until the President of the Republic issues an order determining the modalities for the execution of this penalty.