Unnatural inmate deaths increase despite thousands receiving mental health care
‘Prevent further loss of life’ The committee questioned why the department’s figures on prison deaths differed from those the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) reported to it last week.
At least 236 complaints were laid against the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in those three months, with the department’s portfolio committee stressing the need to treat prisoners with respect.
Over 90 000 on mental wellness programme While the care of prisons was criticised by the committee, the department met its targets for mental health treatment in correctional facilities.
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