Investigation into the Department of Corrections in dealing with the LynnMall supermarket attacker

This investigation was self-referred under ss 29(1)(c) and (g) of the Corrections Act 2004.  Those provisions empower the Office of the Inspectorate to report in writing to the Chief Executive of Corrections on the treatment and conduct of persons who were under Corrections’ control or supervision. This report contains the Inspectorate’s specific and detailed comments on Corrections’ management and treatment of Mr Samsudeen, with a focus on Corrections’ compliance with its own policies and procedures.  It should be read alongside the Coordinated Review’s comments and findings.

This report has been proactively released, with some information redacted.