The Chief Ombudsman says it’s unacceptable that some inmates in one of our jails are on camera even while undressing, showering and going to the toilet.
Peter Boshier has released a report base on a surprise inspection of Otago Corrections Facility that was carried out in October 2020.
He says allowing prisoners to be monitored while undressed could be considered a breach of New Zealand’s obligations.
Corrections chief custodial officer Neil Beales joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.
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