Rapist's appeal hears public protection orders breach human rights
Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King The full bench of five judges has been considering the appeal of rapist Mark Chisnall, who is one of a handful of offenders subject to an order to stay locked up after their release date. Chisnall was meant to be released about four years ago after more than a decade behind bars, however, he has been held at a self-care unit on the grounds of Christchurch Men's Prison. Corrections had won an interim order to monitor him indefinitely because of his risk to the public of reoffending. He was convicted of raping and sexually abusing two children; he also violentl...
Source: rnz.co.nz