Chief Ombudsman investigating Department of Corrections
Media release Print this page Tue 18 May 2021 The Chief Ombudsman has begun an investigation into how the Department of Corrections has responded to repeated calls for reforms aimed at improving conditions for prisoners. “In many areas, I have not seen significant and sustained improvements to prisoners’ welfare and rehabilitation,” says Peter Boshier. “This is despite concerns about conditions being raised by me and others at different levels of the department, and report after report being released calling for change.” “I simply want to know why.” Mr Boshier says his systemi...
Source: ombudsman.parliament.nz