Judicial Inspectorate For Correctional Services
latest news & developments
International pressure on G4S after Thabo Bester escape
A Canadian pension fund has been questioned about its investment in the private prisons’ company
Thabo Bester escape a fraction of the rot at G4S-run private jail
However, abuse and torture at the prison have improved, the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services says
‘Vaccinate inmates to avoid crisis’
Delaying the vaccination of prisoners could lead to a public health disaster
Inmates fear Covid-19 contagion
A group of men wearing masks can be seen in cellphone images — but they are not physically distancing because of overcrowding in their cell
Covid-19 is a grave threat in prisons
Inspectorate finds serious overcrowding at ‘Sun City’ centre, putting inmates at risk of Covid-19
Introducing South Africa’s mechanism for the prevention of torture
After ratifying the optional protocol of the relevant UN convention, South Africa is now in the process establishing a national preventive mechanism for the prevention of torture
Protecting the rights of prisoners during the Covid-19 lockdown
Earlier this month, the government implemented a 30-day moratorium on prison visits. But, given the lack of healthcare in prisons, more proactive measure are needed
Edwin Cameron’s fight for humane prisons
The retired Constitutional Court judge is the new inspector of prisons and he argues that SA’s courts should stop filling them up