Neil Beales: Corrections chief custodial officer on Otago Corrections Facility using CCTV in bathrooms - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Chief Ombudsman says it’s unacceptable that some inmates in one of our jails are on camera even while undressing, showering and going to the toilet.

Peter Boshier has released a report base on a surprise inspection of Otago Corrections Facility that was carried out in October 2020.

He says allowing prisoners to be monitored while undressed could be considered a breach of New Zealand’s obligations.

Corrections chief custodial officer Neil Beales joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.

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