Question NW3625 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

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20 October 2015 - NW3625

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Selfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

Whether he has received a report on conditions in the remand detainee section of the Pollsmoor Prison compiled by Justice Edwin Cameron; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (a) when did he receive the specified report and (b) what action has he taken arising from the specified report?

Reply:

(a) Yes, a report on conditions in the remand detainee section of the Pollsmoor Prison compiled by Justice Edwin Cameron was received by the Department on 07 August 2015.

(b) A detailed action plan was developed by the Department and progress of the implementation thereof is still to be furnished with the Minister.

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