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| DOC Won't Comment on Disciplinary Actions |
| By northernadvocate.co.nz |
| Published: 02/22/2010 |
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The Department of Corrections is refusing to say what disciplinary action it took against prison guards responsible for a series of errors, failures and falsified records in relation to a violent assault at Ngawha Prison. Inmate Matt Te Hira was attacked by gang members on March 8, 2008. He was beaten up to three times in his cell, including once in which a sock filled with batteries used as a weapon. The issues were highlighted in a Corrections report on the incident, which found Mr Te Hira had made his concerns for his safety known to a prison guard the day before he was bashed, but the guard did not report his fears until after the brutal beating, which left him with life-threatening injuries. The report recommended that the staff-related issues it found at fault be addressed. Corrections has acknowledged the report and said disciplinary action had been taken against the staff concerned, but would not say what the action was. Read More. |
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