Review of double bunking assessment protocols

BAW Russell made this Official Information request to Department of Corrections

The request was successful.

From: BAW Russell

Dear Department of Corrections,

In a media report from September 2017 a Corrections spokesman stated the double bunking protocols would be reviewed following a series of rapes (http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/3...). I am requesting a copy of this review. If the review is not yet finalised I seek the most recent draft and the most recent timetable for completion of the review.

Given that the Corrections Amendment Bill is currently before the Justice Select Committee and includes changes to the management of cell sharing, I ask that a response be provided urgently.

Yours faithfully,

BAW Russell

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Kind regards,

The Ministerial Services Team

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Dear BAW Russell,

 

Thank you for your email of 6 May 2017, requesting a copy of Corrections’
review on double bunking protocols.

 

Your request will be considered under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Regards,

 

Ministerial Services

Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa

Mayfair House | 44-52 The Terrace |  Private Box 1206 | Wellington

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Good afternoon,

 

Please see attached an OIA extension letter 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

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From: BAW Russell

Dear Info@Corrections,

This seems like a very long period for a relatively simple request. Can you please advise me who you intend to consult, for what purpose, the time you intend to give them to respond and any other information you think would be useful in assessing if 40 days for this request is 'as soon as reasonably practicable'. If I have not received an adequate response by 6 June I will raise this with the Ombudsman as a potential breach of s15(1) of the Official Information Act.

Yours sincerely,

BAW Russell

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Department of Corrections

Hello,

 

Thank you for contacting the Department of Corrections; this is an
automatic reply to confirm we have received your email – please do not
reply to this e mail.

 

Depending on the nature of your request you may not receive an official
response for up to 20 working days.

 

Be assured we will endeavour to respond to you as quickly as possible.

 

If you are a friend or family member of someone in prison, you can find
some useful information [1]here.

 

If you are requesting information we are required to comply with the
Privacy Act 1993, the Official Information Act 1982 and the Victims Rights
Act 2002.

 

Unless you are the victim of a serious crime, or there are safety reasons,
we are required to ask the offender for their permission to release their
information to you.  If you do not want the offender to know you are
asking about them, please let us know as soon as possible.

 

If you are a victim, you will find information about the Victim
Notification Register on our website [2]here.

 

Our website, [3]http://www.corrections.govt.nz/ provides up to date news
and information about our work, you can also follow us on [4]Facebook and
[5]Twitter.

 

Kind regards,

The Ministerial Services Team

[6][Department of Corrections request email]

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of Corrections. It is intended only for the person or entity to which it
is addressed and may contain privileged or in confidence 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
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Good afternoon Mr Russell,

 

Please see attached correspondence from the Department of Corrections.

 

Kind regards,

 

 

Ministerial Services

National Office | Department of Corrections Ara Poutama Aotearoa |

Mayfair House, 44-52 The Terrace, Wellington | Private Bag 1206,
Wellington 6140 |

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From: BAW Russell

Dear Info@Corrections,

Thank you for your response. I can successfully view the attachment, but having tried to download the file repeatedly it crashes. Can you email the attachment to me directly at [email address]. Thank you for your assistance.
Yours sincerely,

BAW Russell

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