Question NW4105 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
20 November 2015 - NW4105
Vos, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
(1)Whether, with reference to his reply to question 3719 on 06 November 2015, the internal investigation into the escape of a certain person (Name and details furnished) has been concluded; if not, why not; if so, (2) whether any disciplinary hearings have been instituted against the correctional officials involved; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details of the disciplinary actions instituted in each case?
Reply:
- Yes, the internal investigation into the escape of a certain person from the Warmbokkeveld Correctional Centre has been concluded and submitted to the delegated authority where decision has been taken for disciplinary measures to be instituted.
- Following recommendations of the internal investigation, a chairperson and an initiator for the disciplinary process have been appointed. The disciplinary process is yet to be concluded.