Strip searches and work in New Zealand Prisons
Jeremy Roundill made this Official Information request to Department of Corrections
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From: Jeremy Roundill
Tēnā koutou e te Ara Poutama Aotearoa
I am interested in the training provided to staff around strip searches
My questions are:
1.1) What kind of training is provided to staff around strip searches?
1.2) Are any brochures, worksheets or handouts given to staff surrounding strip searches?
1.3) If so, please provide me with all of those documents
1.4) How does Corrections ensure that all staff have the same training around strip searches?
1.5) Are staff examined in any way surrounding strip searches as a part of their training?
1.5.1) If so, what is the content of that examination?
1.6) Do any of Corrections' contractors carry out strip searches?
1.6.1) If so; what training, if any, does Corrections provide to these contractors
1.6.2) How are Corrections' contractors monitored to ensure compliance with Corrections' policy on strip searches?
1.6.3) Please provide all advice received by Corrections regarding compliance of strip searches with human rights legislation and conventions.
Prior to the 2014 election, the National Party announced it would introduce a system of universal working prisons. I would like some information on the progress of the implementation of that policy.
2.1) How many prisoners are currently working?
2.2) How many prisoners are engaged in study programmes?
2.3) Can prisoners be involved in both work and study programmes?
2.3.1) If so, how many are involved in both?
2.4) How many prisoners are involved in a release to work programme?
2.5) What is the average number of hours worked by prisoners?
2.6.1) Of those who are not involved in release to work programmes but who still work in prisons, what is the average rate of pay?
2.6.2) Of those involved in release to work programmes, what is the average rate of pay?
2.6.3) How many prisoners receive no financial compensation for their work?
2.6.4) How many prisoners receive between 0-20c per hour for their work?
2.6.5) How many prisoners receive between 21-40c per hour for their work?
2.6.6) How many prisoners receive between 41-60c per hour for their work?
2.6.7) How many prisoners receive between 61-80c per hour for their work?
2.6.8) How many prisoners receive between 81c-$1.00 per hour for their work?
2.6.9) How many prisoners receive more than $1.00 per hour for their work?
2.7) Please provide all policy documents around the working prisons policy, its implementation thus far and any documents about the preparation of the policy
2.8) Are prisoners allowed to take toilet breaks during work hours?
2.9) Are prisoners provided with meal breaks during work hours?
2.10) Can prisoners call in sick to work?
2.11) What are the consequences if a prisoner chooses not to work?
2.12) Please provide all written advice given since the beginning of 2008 to the Minister or CEO of Corrections surrounding the working prisons policy
2.13) Please provide all written advice given since the beginning of 2008 to the Minister or CEO of Corrections that has anything to do with prisoners working
If you require any clarification or assistance regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Nā,
Jeremy Roundill
From: Jeremy Roundill
Tēnā koutou,
I have not yet received a notice of receipt of my request dated October 18.
Please provide me with the status of my request.
Nā,
Jeremy Roundill
From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
Dear Mr Roundill,
Thank you for your email of 18 October 2016, requesting information
relating to strip searches and work in New Zealand prisons.
Your request will be considered under the Official Information Act 1982.
Kind regards,
Ministerial Services
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Mayfair House | 44-52 The Terrace | Private Box 1206 | Wellington
Reducing re-offending by 25%
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From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
Hello,
Please find attached correspondence from the Department of Corrections.
Regards,
Ministerial Services
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Mayfair House | 44-52 The Terrace | Private Box 1206 | Wellington
[1]www.corrections.govt.nz
Reducing re-offending by 25%
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From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
Dear Mr Roundill
Please find attached correspondence from the Department of Corrections.
Kind regards,
Ministerial Services
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Mayfair House | 44-52 The Terrace | Private Box 1206 | Wellington
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The
information in this message is the property of the New Zealand Department
of Corrections. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it
is addressed and may contain confidential or privileged material. Any
review, storage, copying, editing, summarising, transmission,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of, by any means, in whole or
part, or taking any action in reliance upon, this information by persons
or entities other than intended recipient are prohibited. If you received
this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all
computers.
From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
Hello,
Please find attached correspondence from the Department of Corrections.
Regards,
Ministerial Services
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Mayfair House | 44-52 The Terrace | Private Box 1206 | Wellington
[1]www.corrections.govt.nz
Reducing re-offending by 25%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The
information in this message is the property of the New Zealand Department
of Corrections. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it
is addressed and may contain confidential or privileged material. Any
review, storage, copying, editing, summarising, transmission,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of, by any means, in whole or
part, or taking any action in reliance upon, this information by persons
or entities other than intended recipient are prohibited. If you received
this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all
computers.
References
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1. http://www.corrections.govt.nz/
From: Info@Corrections
Department of Corrections
Hello,
Please find attached correspondence from the Department of Corrections.
Regards,
Ministerial Services
Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa
Mayfair House | 44-52 The Terrace | Private Box 1206 | Wellington
[1]www.corrections.govt.nz
Reducing re-offending by 25%
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The
information in this message is the property of the New Zealand Department
of Corrections. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it
is addressed and may contain confidential or privileged material. Any
review, storage, copying, editing, summarising, transmission,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of, by any means, in whole or
part, or taking any action in reliance upon, this information by persons
or entities other than intended recipient are prohibited. If you received
this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all
computers.
References
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1. http://www.corrections.govt.nz/
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