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  • Why we inspect prisons

    Watch the video: Chief Inspector Janis Adair and Chief Custodial Officer Neil Beales explain why.

  • Inspection Standards

    The Office of the Inspectorate has released its Inspection Standards which guide how prison inspections take place.

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  • What we do

    The Office of the Inspectorate works to ensure that all prisoners are treated in a way that is fair, safe, secure and humane.

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    • carry out inspections of prisons
    • investigate complaints from prisoners and from offenders in the community
    • investigate all deaths of people who are in Corrections’ custody
    • carry out other investigations where necessary and monitor situations where there are concerns

    Watch the video for more information about the Office of the Inspectorate from Chief Inspector Janis Adair.

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  • Inspectorate report examines women in prison who have young children

    Posted on: 28/09/23

    The Office of the Inspectorate has released a report into how pregnant women and those with children under 24 months are managed in New Zealand’s three women’s prisons.

  • Inspection of Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit announced

    Posted on: 21/06/23

    The Office of the Inspectorate has scheduled an announced inspection of the Prisoners of Extreme Risk Unit (PERU) to take place from Monday 24 July to Thursday 27 July 2023.

  • Inspectorate report finds many prisoners likely to have experienced solitary confinement

    Posted on: 13/06/23

    A new report finds that many New Zealand prisoners are managed in isolation, with potential profound and long-lasting physical and psychological effects.

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