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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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  • Inspection report released for Auckland Region Women's Corrections Facility

    Posted on: 27/01/21

    The report highlights challenges and acknowledges improvements

  • Waikeria Prison riot investigation

    Posted on: 13/01/21

    The Office of the Inspectorate will investigate the Waikeria Prison riot

  • Follow-up inspection report released for Rimutaka Prison

    Posted on: 29/09/20

    The Office of the Inspectorate has released the Rimutaka Prison inspection report 2019

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