Question NW4105 to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services

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20 November 2015 - NW4105

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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