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| South Africa: Parliament On Introduction of Cameras in Prisons |
| By allafrica.com |
| Published: 04/14/2016 |
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The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services today heard that the introduction of cameras in cells and corridors at correctional facilities in the country could be introduced soon. This is in attempt to eliminate crimes that occur in facilities after "lock-up" time, National Commissioner of Corrections Mr Zack Modise told the Committee. "This will be an attempt to rid facilities of the horrendous crimes that occur after lock-up. Discussions around this have been finalised. We have already consulted with the Human Rights Commission and the Inspecting Judge for Correctional Services. We will further engage with the National Commission of Corrections on the issue." The Committee further heard that all new facilities that are to be built will have cellular phone detectors to ensure that no offenders are able to use smuggled in equipment which are sometimes used to intimidate witnesses. Read More. |
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